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Lump Found On An Injured Elbow. What Can It Be? Leave It Alone?
Hi I crashed on my mountain bike and landed on my left elbow . I ripped the flesh open on a cobble stone and required 9 stitches in my arm . An x-ray taken at the time did not reveal any break in my arm. About 3 months after the crash (and with the flesh wound completely healed) a pea size lump formed on the bone at what would have been the main point of impact. It is hard and painful if I lean on it. What is the likely cause of this lump and is there anything that can be done to remove it. Thanks C
Sat, 26 Oct 2013
Lump on the injured site after two months can be hypertrophic scar or keliod.it is common feature in any injury site.use hexilak silicone gel over the spot .if no response u can use intralesional steriods..it should be done in 5-6 sittings
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