Question 1

My mom is 62 and had a minor ankle fracture after slipping on stairs in Australia. The doctors suggested surgery with steel plates and screws, but I'm not sure if it's necessary. What are the risks if she goes through with it? Could this affect her ability to walk normally later? Her leg is in a bandage up to the knee right now, and I've attached the report for reference. Would love your thoughts on whether surgery is the best option for her.

Accepted Answer

ortho opinion is advised.

Question 2

I have a partial to near complete ACL ligament tear according to my MRI report do I really need surgery or are there other treatment options that could work for me? I'm worried about recovery time and whether I can avoid going under the knife.

Accepted Answer

if the MRI report says that you have a complete tear of the ACL.
 ACL is one of the stabilizers of the knee. Without the ACL, the knee will become unstable and the other parts of the knee will undergo more pressure/wear and tear. So it is important to get a surgery... especially at your young age. Had you been above 45-50 years of age, surgery may not have been compulsory. But right now, it is very essential to get it done.
 If you still don't want surgery, you will need to follow a few precautions to ensure that the knee does not undergo more wear and tear. These are:
 *Avoid sitting/sleeping on the floor.
 *Avoid using stairs as much as possible. Use a lift whenever you can.
 *Avoid using an Indian Toilet. Use a Western style toilet or a foldable toilet chair

Question 3

I've been having this ache-like pain when I lift my left hand or lean on my left elbow, and it's been going on for about 23 years now. It's weird because the pain goes away if I keep doing the movement repeatedly. Sometimes, touching my chest on the left side hurts, but other times I don't feel anything. What do you think could be going on?

Accepted Answer

check for cervical spondylosis

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