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What grade is a remote partial tear of the fibular collateral ligament? is surgery required. i have been in a hinged knee brace but still my knee locks. please explain and help.
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"Remote"=: "OLD"... that is it has probably been present for a log time. The "locking" STRONGLY suggests a medial cartilage tear (eg Torn medical meniscus ,posterior horn": Hope this is helpful. CONSULT your ORTHOPEDIST. Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 9/17/2019
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