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My ankle has a chipped bone and torn ligaments, should i get mri or surgery? i hurt it a year ago in a cheer accident and still feel pain.

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Diagnosis first: You have to have accurate diagnosis to have surgery . I would start with MRI if you did not had before then will decide on what surgery needed.

Dr Derani agreed

Answered 6/20/2020

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Dr. David Rothfeld answered

Maybe both: Mri to diagnose and then if needed surgery to treat...Se good orthopedic surgeon.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 3/22/2019

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A member asked:

My ankle has a chipped bone and torn ligaments, should i get mri or surgery? i hurt it a year ago in a cheer accident and still feel pain.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Derani agreed

Dr. David Rothfeld answered

Dr Smith agreed

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