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I have an anterior talofibular ligament torn . a few intact inferior fibers the tear measures 1.8x0.5x0.6cm is it likely it will need surgery it happened 1/1/2016 and is getting more painful each day . theres never been any swelling or bruising just pain
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It gets better: The torn ligament can be treated with immobilization, nsaids, icing and non weightbearing. The symptoms generally improve over several weeks
Answered 1/22/2016
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