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What treatment is recommended for a ruptured ligament?
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Depends: Not all ligaments are the same. Some can be treated with bracing while others require surgical repair or even reconstruction. Best to seek the advice of an orthopedic surgeon to get the complete story.
Answered 4/25/2016
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