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… ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … may be done for most healthy adults of any age who want to keep up activities that require a strong, stable knee. … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to choose ACL surgery Reasons to choose rest, exercise, …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … least a few weeks to help restore the use of the hand and keep symptoms from coming back. The splint supports your … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery for Dupuytren's disease Reasons not to …
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… Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker? Decision Point You may want to … The pacemaker sends out mild electrical pulses that keep your heart beating normally. Most pacemakers are … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to get a pacemaker Reasons not to get a pacemaker I …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You … have lost a large amount of cartilage. Your knee pain is keeping you from being active enough to keep up your … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have knee replacement surgery Reasons not to have …
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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … bone (parts of the vertebrae), thickened tissue, or both to keep them from narrowing the spinal canal and squeezing or … surgery within 8 years. footnote 1 These are some reasons that people decide to have another surgery: Spinal …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Decision Point … medicine does not relieve your pain. Exercise. It can help keep your muscles strong and your joints moving well. … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have shoulder replacement surgery Reasons not to …
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… Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … prolapsed organ and strengthens the wall of the vagina to keep the prolapse from coming back. During restorative … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery for pelvic organ prolapse Reasons to …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You … a stronger prescription medicine. Exercise. It can help keep your muscles strong and your joints moving well. Ice or … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have hip replacement surgery Reasons not to have hip …
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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … fences. Then the pain started to wake me up at night and keep me awake. My doctor said I had a classic case of carpal … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery Reasons not to have surgery I tried …
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… Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Decision Point … such as certain foods, alcohol, and smoking. It may help to keep a headache diary to track how often you have migraines, … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to take medicine to prevent migraines Reasons not to …
