My mom has been dealing with constant knee pain and the doctor said her cartilage is worn out, recommending knee replacement. She's not ready for surgery are there any other treatment options we can explore?

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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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My legs, back, neck, shoulders, and even my fingers hurt and feel weak could this be related to disc issues? I'm really hoping to avoid surgery or disc replacement if possible. What could be causing all this pain and weakness?

MRI is advised,post share the report.

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how can i fix knock knees at age 20 are there any exercises that actually work or is surgery the only option left for me

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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