My dad has grade 3 arthritis and the doctor recommended knee replacement surgery but we recently heard about PRP therapy as an alternative to reduce joint pain Can you suggest if PRP would work for his condition and recommend any good hospitals for it I've attached his X-ray report for reference

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I had an accident last week and broke the middle finger on my right hand attached the x-ray. My consultant recommended surgery, but I'm unsure if it's necessary. What do you think? Are there other options or risks I should know about?

hand reconstructive surgery is advised,ortho opinion is advised.

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How can I tell if my right knee ACL injury needs surgery and how do I figure out how severe the injury is

To determine if your ACL injury requires surgery, and its severity, a doctor will typically use a combination of your symptoms, physical examination, and imaging tests like X-rays or MRI. A complete tear or severe instability usually indicates a need for surgery, while minor tears may be managed with physical therapy.

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How can I fix my knocked knees or valgus knees naturally without surgery since I want to pursue sports would knee braces work and how much do they usually cost

deformity sx is advised,ortho review .

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