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Mri showed atfl tear. have pain on upper lateral malleolous. possible to miss a tendon or tibiofibular lig. tear? app.at ankle os next week. tests?
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Peroneal tendons?: When you sprain the ankle, it is very common to get a longitudinal tear of the peroneus longus or peroneus brevis tendon, especially when there is an injury to the anterior talofibular ligament. Have your podiatrist revisit the MRI for a torn peroneal tendon.
Answered 1/29/2019
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