A 63-year-old member asked:
if i have s muscle tear of bout 1 1/2 inches and did not operate on it, will i be paralysed?
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Dr. Chris Hawleyanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Muscles: Muscle tears do not lead to paralysis. Injuries to the spinal cord lead to paralysis. Sounds like you'll be ok.
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