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My reports show left ankle reveals complete tear of the anterior tabofibular ligament. Is surgery only its solution
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What are your symptoms.
Kindly consult on video.
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No surgery required.
Go conservative .
Walking Cast for 6 weeks .
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Hello, you may not need surgery if this is an acute tear. A recent one. However, it definitely needs immobilization for a few weeks. May be 3 to 4 weeks. Surgery is usually required for those who have chronic pain and instability from the ligament tear. This happens because the ligament had failed to heal. There are a few exceptions which cannot be addressed in detail here. These mainly involve injuries to associated structures in and around the ankle joint. Please take a formal consultation from an orthopedic surgeon or a sports injuries surgeon. Hope this helps.
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