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Completely torn ankle superior extensor retinaculum - read case where fascia lata used to replace. what else can be used - auto, allo or synthetic?
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Many options: The orthopedic surgeons has many option now to repair a tendon or a muscle from taking tissue from the patient to a graft from a cadaver they wi choose what ever the best for the patient thank you for using health tap and good luck
Answered 9/10/2014
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