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When can alternatives to hand surgery be used?
Some disorders that affect the hand, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, may be managed with such nonsurgical treatments as splinting, medications, physical therapy, or heat.
What are some nonsurgical alternatives to hip revision surgery?
The most common conservative alternatives to hip replacement surgery are assistive devices (canes or walkers) to reduce stress on the affected hip; exercise regimens to maintain joint flexibility;
When should arthroscopic surgery not be used?
Diagnostic arthroscopic surgery should not be performed unless conservative treatment does not fix the problem
What are some popular treatments for lung cancer?
Common treatments for lung cancer include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted treatments. These may be used in various combinations, and their use depends on the stage of cancer's progression. Surgery involves removal of infected sites. Chemotherapy is often used after surgery to deter the return of cancer. Radiation is used when surgery is not an option in order to target specific areas of cancer or for palliative care. Targeted treatments can tell the difference between cancerous cells and non-cancerous cells.
Is surgery one of the more common treatments for incontinence?
No, surgery would be a last resort. Usually medication and physical therapy is used.
What are alternatives to back surgery?
For the removal of diseased or nonvital tissue, there is no alternative to surgery. Alternatives to general surgery depend on the condition being treated. Medications, acupuncture, or hypnosis are used to relieve pain
Are there alternatives to lithotripsy?
Before the advent of lithotripsy, surgery was used to remove kidney stones. This approach is uncommon today
What are some commonly used treatments of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma has a few different options for treatment. The patient can choose to undergo surgery, which is the removal of the tumors. Surgery is usually paired with chemotherapy for best results. Radiation therapy is used to shrink tumors, and is usually paired with the other treatments. The most common treatment is referred to as multimodal, which is just a mixture of the other treatments.
What are some treatments that are used for Rosacea?
Rosacea treatment is recommended according to the type or subtype diagnosis of the condition. Treatments range from topical treatments, prescription ointments etc to laser surgery. Your dermatologist can recommend whats best for you.
How is ovarian cancer treated in alternative medicine?
There are many alternative treatments available to help with ovarian cancer. Alternative treatments can be used in conjunction with, or separate from, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
What kind of cancer treatments are available?
There are 3 main ways to treat cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Other treatments are available, but rarely used. But all cancer treatments can damage the patient severely and no treatment is guaranteed to work.
What alternatives are there to open surgery treatment for repairing aortic aneurysms?
Endovascular graft placement is being used as a suitable option to the open surgical procedure.
