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Complete ATFL

2025-03-11 05:45:59
Is complete ATFL heals itself in some months or surgery is compulsory. I got my complete ATFL tear 9 months ago but sometimes when I stretch my legs or wear heals it hurts and if I walk alot it got swollen
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Surgery is needed if you need to do all your activities or get back to sports

Answered2025-03-13 15:00:18

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It won’t heal now . Complaints depends on individual’s activity level .

Answered2025-03-11 15:00:28

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Hello.Complete tear of ATFL won't heal on its own.It needs surgery.We tend to neglect ligament injuries as we are able to walk;as opposed to a fracture where we would be unable to walk.
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Though not an emergency,surgery will protect you recurrent injuries and degenerative joint changes.

Answered2025-03-11 10:09:27

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If it has not healed in 9 months, than it will not heal

Answered2025-03-11 10:31:14

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