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Torn ankle ligament atfl in january still have throbbing pain after physio and anti inflammatories. do i need an ortho?
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Definitely: You must get accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment from an orthopedic specialist in order to avoid a lifetime of chronic ankle pathology.
Answered 8/19/2019
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