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Surgery isn't always the best option, and the decision shouldn't just lie with the doctor

  • Written by Ian Harris, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UNSW Australia
imageWeighing up the evidence for surgery is just one thing to consider before going under the knife.from www.shutterstock.com

Surgeons often decide to perform procedures because that’s what’s usually done, it’s what they’re taught, it sounds logical or it fits with observations from their own practice.

If the surgeon’s...

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