My doctor said I have a fracture in my ankle and foot and recommended surgery, warning that without it there's a 30-35% chance of developing arthritis. I'm not sure what to do should I go ahead with the surgery or are there other options?

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If surgery is recommended due to the risk of arthritis, it‚Äôs worth considering to prevent long-term complications. Consult a second opinion if unsure about the surgery or explore non-surgical alternatives like a cast or brace.

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I had ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery 5 days ago where they took a graft from my ankle. Why is my ankle tingling and why does it hurt when I move my leg? How long until I can walk without any support?

ACL repair and reconstruction .ortho opinion is advised.

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Yes, it's possible to reduce an excessive carrying angle (cubitus valgus) from 20 to 15 degrees without surgery, and exercises can be helpful. While surgery may be an option in some cases, yoga and physical therapy exercises can be effective in strengthening the muscles and potentially reducing the angle.

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My doctor said I have a fracture in my ankle and foot and recommended surgery, warning that without it there's a 30-35% chance of developing arthritis. I'm not sure what to do should I go ahead with the surgery or are there other options?

If surgery is recommended due to the risk of arthritis, it‚Äôs worth considering to prevent long-term complications. Consult a second opinion if unsure about the surgery or explore non-surgical alternatives like a cast or brace.

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I had ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery 5 days ago where they took a graft from my ankle. Why is my ankle tingling and why does it hurt when I move my leg? How long until I can walk without any support?

Is there any way to reduce my carrying angle from 20 to 15 degrees without surgery? I have it in both hands and was wondering if specific exercises could help or if surgery is the only option to fix it

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