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A 24-year-old female asked:

Tore my acl 6years ago &now have a non displaced tibial plateau fracture & patella tendonitis - will i need surgery or what is best for recovery?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Orthopedist: Both conditions probably can be treated without surgery but an orthopedic surgeon is best to advise you, treat you and followup.
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