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If your tore a tendon in your ankle do u have to have surgery?
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Not necessarily: Many tears in the ankle can heal with appropriate immobliization and rehab. Depends on the exact injury you suffered.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Torn tendon: Not necessarily... Depends which tendon and your health.
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