My MRI shows desiccation of the L4-L5 disc causing nerve root compression. I get pain when walking, and it's making daily activities hard. Is this a serious issue? What nonsurgical treatments are available? Can it heal without surgery, and what are the chances of recovery without going under the knife?

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What are some non-surgical ways to fix knock knees? I've been looking for treatments but haven't found anything solid yet and really don't want to consider surgery. Are there exercises or braces that actually work?

Gentle physiotherapy,quadriceps strengthening,and custom valgus braces can help mild knock knees;severe cases often need orthopedic assessment but many improve non-surgically.

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I broke both my legs with tibia fractures and it's been 3 months since surgery. I've started walking slowly but was wondering if having beer or alcohol once or twice a week could slow down bone healing where the fractures happened

Alcohol cessation is advised to the patient.

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I've been diagnosed with avascular necrosis in both hips stage 3 on the left and stage 2 on the right. The doctor suggested hip replacement surgery, but I'm only 22 and worried about it. Are there any other treatment options besides surgery at this stage?

Stage 2‚Äì3 AVN can be managed with core decompression, bisphosphonates, or PRP‚Äîjoint replacement is for advanced collapse.

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