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Suggest Treatment For Shattered Tibia And Torn ACL
A college athlete has shattered the top of his left tibia and the ACL was not torn, but is attached to a shatter fragment. The doctor isn t sure if he should operate now to repair the shattered tibia or wait to repair the fragments and and replace the ACL . Should we get a second opinion?
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Hi,
Surgical correction might be required. Consult an orthopedic and schedule for surgery: An MRI might be required prior to the procedure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Surgical correction might be required. Consult an orthopedic and schedule for surgery: An MRI might be required prior to the procedure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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