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My mri showed a complete tear of my atfl. i'm a very active 60 year old, in yoga and bootcamp. do you suggest surgery or conservative treatment?
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Conservative: Ankle sprains unless severe and associated w/ significant instability can be treated w/ bracing and physical therapy.
Answered 10/2/2017
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