I had lateral ankle ligament surgery about a week and half ago. I play basketball.

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in the surgery they out a fiber tape to essentially tighten up my torn ligaments and clear out scar tissue. they said 4 months till i can get to the court again. When will i able to move 100%? When can i start moving?

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    I don't have an answer for you but will be following your post. I am a competitive long distance runner and tennis player; one week post op for an anterior tibial tendon repair/reattachment. Was told 3 months to heal and 6 to run/tennis again. Hope your healing and come back is speedy!

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