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Will muscles grow back after surgery?
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Yes: Muscles do heal. Usually, surgeons avoid muscles when possible. However, sometimes going through muscle is inevitable. Where possible, muscle can be stitched back together, which allows for better healing and reduced complications in the future.
Answered 8/14/2020
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Yes: Muscles atrophy after surgery and/or nonuse. Through rehab and strengthening exercises, muscles will typically regain pre surgical strength.
Answered 1/25/2015
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