My mom had knee surgery for a fracture and she has hypothyroidism but we didn't get her thyroid levels checked before the surgery was that really necessary or could it affect her recovery

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Uncontrolled hypothyroidism can impact surgical recovery‚Äîthyroid function should ideally be checked pre-op.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Is height increase surgery actually effective and how much does it cost I'm not happy with my current height and wondering if this procedure could help me gain a few centimeters

Limb lengthening surgery, or height increase surgery, can be effective for achieving a desired height, with most patients gaining 5-8 cm. However, the cost can vary significantly, ranging from ‚Çπ5,00,000 to ‚Çπ15,00,000 in India.

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I've been having looseness and instability in my knee with some pressure, and when I stand on one leg and bend the other knee, I hear a mild obstructive sound. My MRI showed subtle signal changes in the ACL and a bit of fluid in the patellofemoral joint space. Can this be fully treated with physio, or would arthroscopic surgery work better? What's the most effective solution for this?

physiotherapy and painkillers to manage your condition

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My dad is 66 and surgeons are recommending surgery but say there's no guarantee of success. He's also having pain in both arms now. What should we do next? Is surgery the best option or are there other treatments we can explore?

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