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What Causes Dent In The Head Post Injury?
This I was pounding in a metal T-post into soft ground, the T-post driver a 20lb pipe with handles designed for such an activity hit a notch on the metal post and bounced off into the top of my skull. It hurt a lot, I sat down for while, (grateful that it did not slam me in the face) but soon I got back up and put ice on it. I noticed a thumb-sized dent in my skull. I continued pounding in the metal fence post until I finished the fence. I have been mildly dizzy all day but no severe headache or vomiting. It is a sizable dent and it concerns me...what do you think? Thank you.
Sun, 3 Dec 2023
Hello,
If the injury is mild, small and superficial it will slowly heal by itself. No treatment is required. In cases of moderate injury, the dent may be due to depressed fracture. It can be larger and deeper and may require treatment. Get clinically examined by a GP. Get X-ray, CT, MRI, done. It will be treated with wound care, antibiotics, and observation. In cases of severe injury, the dent may be deep and associated with brain injury.
The treating doctor may do a few more tests like Bone scan or PET scan if required. Since you are feeling dizzy. Get clinically examined and get done all tests and investigation to rule out internal bleeding or any other complication that may need medical attention. Apply ointment Thrombophob on the area of the dent to disperse any blood clot under the skin. You are advised not to drive or do any heavy work because you are feeling dizzy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
If the injury is mild, small and superficial it will slowly heal by itself. No treatment is required. In cases of moderate injury, the dent may be due to depressed fracture. It can be larger and deeper and may require treatment. Get clinically examined by a GP. Get X-ray, CT, MRI, done. It will be treated with wound care, antibiotics, and observation. In cases of severe injury, the dent may be deep and associated with brain injury.
The treating doctor may do a few more tests like Bone scan or PET scan if required. Since you are feeling dizzy. Get clinically examined and get done all tests and investigation to rule out internal bleeding or any other complication that may need medical attention. Apply ointment Thrombophob on the area of the dent to disperse any blood clot under the skin. You are advised not to drive or do any heavy work because you are feeling dizzy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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