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Can a torn muscle heal with muscle tissue if the torn area is small?
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Not usually: It usually heals with scar tissue and hypertrophy or increase in size of surrounding muscle cells.
Answered 8/3/2019
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No, but...: A muscle tear will heal with fibrous tissue (scar) but if t is a small area, it does not matter. The muscle function will be the same, unless the tear is large enough to let the muscle retract (pull apart).
Answered 10/12/2018
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