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I severely strained my calf muscle due to a freak accident. i can put weight on it with crutches. how long will it take for the strain to fully heal?
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6-8 weeks: If you only strained the muscle 6-8 weeks to completely heal. If you think it is a serious tear or something more please have it checked by a physician.
Answered 9/12/2014
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