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Should i get surgery on my ankle if it makes a grinding noise when i twist it?
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Surgery: If your ankle hurt , or are kerping you from doing things you need to do then you should consider surgery.
Answered 8/14/2012
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No : If there is no pain why have surgery. The ankle is a hinge joint don't twist it.
Answered 8/29/2012
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