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Would there be anything a dr could do for a torn calf muscle that i can't do at home?
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Not usually: If it is a mild tear that is clearly in the muscle and not the tendon, Rest, ice, compression, and elevation is typically used and that can be done at home. In severe cases a cast might be used and you would want to make sure it is not actually an Achilles' tendon rupture, which can require surgery.
Answered 7/25/2016
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