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… ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … is your best chance to have a stable knee and an active lifestyle without more pain, injury, or loss of strength and … being stretched or straightened beyond its normal limits. Supporting the knee ligaments that keep your knee from …
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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … may be worse over time than a spine that curves later in life. If an infant or young child with a severe spinal curve … and surgery might keep it from getting worse. But surgery scares me, and the scoliosis isn't bothering her. I'd rather …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … facts Your options Have angioplasty or bypass surgery. Try lifestyle changes, medicines, and exercise to reduce leg … for a long time that I need to quit smoking and take better care of myself. My doctor said that if the disease in my leg …
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… Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? Decision Point You may want to … treatment. Using hearing aids will improve your quality of life. Compare your options Compare Compare Option 1 Try … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Healthy Eating: Getting Support When Changing Your Eating Habits Actionset Overview … , 82(1): 93–102. Available online: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)60971-3/full… . … , 82(1): 93–102. Available online: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)60971-3/full… . This …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … can talk to your doctor about them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … of the hand and keep symptoms from coming back. The splint supports your palm and helps straighten your fingers during …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … and I want to stay active. I am not very active in my daily life, and being active is not that important to me. More … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Miscarriage: Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? Decision … have symptoms of a miscarriage. Getting medical advice and care can lower your chance of any problems from the … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Decision Point … my future. Janet, age 66 I've done construction work all my life. So the aches and pains I would feel after a long day … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker? Decision Point You may want to … to take medicines. You'll also need to follow a healthy lifestyle. This includes eating heart-healthy foods, being … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …