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In orif surg for trimalleolar fx dislocation -per stage 4 w 2 post frag are ligaments repaired? if not do they grow back together? prognosis?
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See below: At the time of surgery the ligaments would have been examined and repaired if necessary.
Answered 8/12/2015
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