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My surgeon had to remove a fx fragment from foot, re attach ligament, and clean out cysts in bone. accidentally weight beared when fell. did i ruin it?

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Imaging: Hi, If pain persists or you are concerned about tendon rupture, an ultrasound might be able to tell tendon healing vs changes

Answered 8/4/2015

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A member asked:

My surgeon had to remove a fx fragment from foot, re attach ligament, and clean out cysts in bone. accidentally weight beared when fell. did i ruin it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Farrah Ahmad answered

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