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A 24-year-old male asked:

I dislocated my extensor tendon in my foot (snapping tendon). dr said surgery is really the only treatment. if i don't do it, will it get worse?

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Endocrinology 53 years experience

Snapping tendon: Sorry, but yes - it will get worse. Please follow your Surgeon's advice - you will be more pleased than you imagine!

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