My wife has had tennis elbow in her left hand for a long time and already got three injections. Now the doctor is recommending surgery is that the only option left or are there other treatments we could try first?

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I'm 4 months out from ACL surgery and wondering if smoking or drinking alcohol could mess with my recovery does it slow down healing or weaken the graft?

Alcohol and smoking delay healing and graft integration‚Äîavoid for at least 6 months post-ACL surgery for optimal recovery.

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My knee has been getting stiffer over time and movement is becoming painful are there any good alternatives to knee replacement surgery? I've heard about stem cell therapy but not sure if it's effective or safe for long-term relief. What would you recommend?

Knee injections or stem cell therapy may offer temporary relief, but long-term outcomes vary and need specialist input.

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I have an ACL tear and meniscus tear in my right knee but I can still run and jog with some pain sometimes. The MRI confirmed the ACL tear. Is it okay to keep running daily without surgery, and are there any precautions I should take?

ACL repair and ACL construction is advised to the patient.Recovery time is 6-9 months.

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