Alternative Medicine
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Home/self-help
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Hospital
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Daycase procedure
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Inpatient procedure
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Local anaesthetic
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General anaesthetic
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Regional block / Spina
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Pain
None
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Mobility
None
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Daily activities
None
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Driving
None
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Leisure activities
None
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Light exercise
None
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Heavy exercise
None
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Light work
None
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Heavy work
No more than usual
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Intimate
None
Overview
Benefits
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There is a lack of solid evidence, especially when treating advanced arthritis.
Risks
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Unquantified: but it is likely to be lower than any surgical intervention.
Cost
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These treatments are not available on the NHS.
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Patient: Cost is variable based on the type of treatment chosen and practitioners.