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  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My MRI showed ligament damage but I'm not sure if surgery is the only option. Are there other treatments I could try first or is surgery really necessary in my case? I'm a bit worried about going under the knife if there are alternatives that might work.

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for P/E ORTHO specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Orthopaedician

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