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I bruised my calf a week ago and i only applied ice one time on the injury. could this have caused scar tissue to form? if so, how to get rid of it and is it possible to achieve a full recovery and how long might that take?
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No, you should have a full recovery without any permanent damage to you calf muscles.
Answered 4/16/2022
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You have done no permanent injury by not icing down. A bad bruise may take several weeks to heal. Good Luck
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