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Trimaleolar ankle fx with perfect bone alignment, why do i need surgery?
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Very unstable break: While it is good that the bones are well aligned this is a very unstable fracture. You are at great risk of it not healing well, which will greatly impact your function. Surgery is the right step!
Answered 1/5/2014
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Fracture: As said , alignment is just the first step. To keep it that way surgery is indicated.
Answered 1/5/2014
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