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Chronic partial tear of anterior talofibular ligament need cirgury?

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Probably not: It would depend on the symptoms. If there is no instability, surgery is probably not needed.

Dr Keith and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/11/2019

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