What's the success rate of total hip replacement surgery for a 50-year-old woman, and what kind of complications could happen? Also, how much does the whole procedure usually cost?

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I broke the base of my hand fingers in an accident and now my knuckles have shifted downward. Would a plaster cast be enough to fix it by pulling them back up, or is surgery with a plate the better option? I'm worried about the vacuum effect if they're just pulled up

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I'm 19 and have bow legs which my friends tease me about. I really want to straighten them naturally through exercises instead of surgery are there any options that could help me?

While exercises and stretches can help strengthen muscles and improve alignment, they won't change the shape of your bones, which is the root cause of bow legs. Surgery (osteotomy) is generally the only way to correct the bone alignment in adults. However, strengthening exercises and stretches can help manage symptoms and improve overall leg health

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I'm a 19-year-old guy with scoliosis and a 28.3 degree curve on the right side should I consider surgery or can exercises help correct it naturally

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