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Mri-curvilinear fracture line adjacent to and involving the syndesmosis of the s4-s-5 segment. buckling of the anterior cortex. can i wb? surgery?

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Depends : You need to consult and discuss with your doctor or surgeon. It all depends on your condition, and symptoms. Good luck!

Answered 5/30/2018

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