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Piece of tissue over tendon in ankle is missing dr. wants to do surgery after desensitization it's been 6 months since sprain pain and swelling worse?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Ankle surg. percocet: You have an ankle injury. You are taking narcotics percocet and ultram. You have pain. In considering ankle surgery ask the doctor about non surgery and surgery options. Get a second opinion. After you have done your homework think about what you want. You want relief and to be free of narcotics. Hope this helps.

Answered 9/22/2016

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