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What happens when one has a torn calf muscle?
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PAIN AND SWELLING: You will be unable to bear weight on it for several days/weeks.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Scarring: When the calf muscle tears, the muscle usually does not tear completely, it is more like the fibers are lengthened and then scar in. Usually people can return back to an active lifestyle.
Answered 2/10/2017
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