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Should I Be Worried Of The Indent In The Skull After Object Falling Into Head And Will There Be Any Problems In Future?

Hi when I was younger I suffered a blow to the head from a falling golf statue since that day I have noticed a small indent in my skull where the injery took place I wonder if there is any need to worry ithasnteffected me ever but will it cause any problems in the future
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Hi..
Thanks for writing in HCM,
Skull bone has 2 thick bony layers( inner table and outer table), if 1 layer is fractured or both layers are fractured but the fragment are minimally displaced then the fracture unites in that position forming a bony indent/bump.
A united fracture is almost as strong as the normal bone hence there is nothing to worry.
Since you do not have any signs of had injury, i would suggest not to worry about it and leave it alone even for cosmetic purpose ( if your prefer) then cover it with hair as surgical intervention for such an elective minor problems has more complication rates then its benefits.
Thank you..
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Should I Be Worried Of The Indent In The Skull After Object Falling Into Head And Will There Be Any Problems In Future?

Hi.. Thanks for writing in HCM, Skull bone has 2 thick bony layers( inner table and outer table), if 1 layer is fractured or both layers are fractured but the fragment are minimally displaced then the fracture unites in that position forming a bony indent/bump. A united fracture is almost as strong as the normal bone hence there is nothing to worry. Since you do not have any signs of had injury, i would suggest not to worry about it and leave it alone even for cosmetic purpose ( if your prefer) then cover it with hair as surgical intervention for such an elective minor problems has more complication rates then its benefits. Thank you..