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Had an injury which left me w/ a subluxing peroneus tertius which is uncomfortable feeling tendon move across foot. is surgery worth it? scheduled it

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I do believe: we have answered this question for the past several sessions?? The only way to treat a tendon subluxation which is SYMPTOMATIC is surgical intervention! Book it!! and BE WELL ! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 10/8/2016

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