Comment if you would do this for your fish!!

[Whysosalty]

https://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/460-surgery-to-save-clownfish-worth-it

 

[EmdeReef]

I would provided there's a good chance for recovery. I see my fish as pets, different but in many ways similar to my dogs.
My golden has double hip dysplasia, I don't consider cost when trying proven treatments... However, I'm more reluctant to try experimental stuff.