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Can An Indent In Tibia Lead To A Fracture?

I hit the front of my tibia right about 5 /13cm below the knee on a concrete corner of a step, it hurt like hell for like 10 minutes and then was less painful, later it swelled so I placed ice on it and forgot about it but now after a bit more than a week, I noticed an indent in the tibia where I was hit, it s about 1 long (and parallel to the ground) and a bit less than 0.5 wide, the indent is about 3mm in. There s no swelling or pain now nor discoloration. Should I be concerned about this ? If I lift heavy weight can this indent be a weak spot that can lead to a fracture ? Can it heal back and why are my bones so soft ? Thanks in advance.
Mon, 7 Nov 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
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Do get an x ray done.if it's not tender to touch, shall fill up in few days on its own, just avoid jogging for few days ...this already maybe sub cortical breach or fracture of tibia.Wear a long leg brace for 3 weeks as a precaution and also to promote healing.Take zevit tabs once daily for 3 weeks.it will be okay.
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Can An Indent In Tibia Lead To A Fracture?

Hi Do get an x ray done.if it s not tender to touch, shall fill up in few days on its own, just avoid jogging for few days ...this already maybe sub cortical breach or fracture of tibia.Wear a long leg brace for 3 weeks as a precaution and also to promote healing.Take zevit tabs once daily for 3 weeks.it will be okay. Thanks