My mom has had chronic back pain for the past 10 years and her doctor recommended spine surgery but we're unsure about it and want a second opinion from another specialist. What are the alternatives to surgery or should we go ahead with it?

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I've had coccyx pain for 6 years now and it's really bothering me. Is there any way to treat it without needing surgery? What options do I have?

Coccyx pain >6 years may respond to cushions, physiotherapy, injections, or ganglion impar block; surgery is rare and last resort.

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Can someone share the approximate cost for trigger finger release surgery in Mumbai? I'm trying to plan for the procedure and want to understand the expenses involved

Trigger finger release surgery in Mumbai typically costs ‚Çπ15,000‚Äì‚Çπ40,000 depending on the hospital.

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I'm starting to get some pain in my left knee whenever I walk about half a kilometer. I had a screw put in there at your hospital 7 years ago. I'm really curious if I should be looking into getting the screw removed or if it's okay to continue living with it. What's the best way to go about this?

consult orthopaedician

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