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Ligament fibers fray when injured..usually by extension beyond elasticity..the severed fibers never repair and reattach..like severed fibers in a rope..the frayed fibers cause swelling,which is temporary if given time to heal...the muscle will always be weaker than prior to the injury (less potential)..
Ice,anti-inflammatories,rest and layoff from resistance exercises are the remedies..careful light lifting to restore range of motion would probably be the best approach for 6-12 months for the injured muscle..
gnash
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