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ATFL Ligament tear
I have an ATFL tear in my ankle. Its been 4 months now, though the swelling is gone but it still pains when I walk a lot, how much time does it take, I want to avoid surgery at all costs, is that a wise decision?
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Your case need proper examination. Very difficult to answer in one go.
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I would like to examine you before I give any opinion
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Atfl may not have healed of you have been walking on it for 4 months
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Which grade tear?
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Dr. Pankaj Pandit Dole
Orthopedic surgeon
24 yrs exp
Pune
Dear Sir
Once the ligament is torn completely it never heals on its own and it makes the joint unstable which leads to damage of surroundings structures over a period of time ,hence it is necessary to repair it ,i am a sports medicine surgeon kindly share your MRI and reports on online consultation and I shall guide you further
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Dr. Prathyusha Azari
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Hello if possible share your MRI films , however clinical examination is also necessary
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Ankle binder during day times ( pain)
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