What Causes A Lump On The Shin Bone After Injury?

Posted on Mon, 17 Apr 2017

Question: I had an accident four months ago falling on concrete stairs hit shin of steps. I did not seek help after accident but I now have a noticeable sized indent and hard lump above.

Is this bone or damaged muscle?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible postraumatic fibroma

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This sounds like possible posttraumatic fibroma that happens on area where hematoma initially occurred after muscle is injured. you should not worry since this is not serious and should subside within6 months after injury. even if there was bone fracture it would heal by now so I don't think that X-ray is required. Wish you good health. Regards

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