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Is The Bump On The Front Of The Shin Normal After Surgery?
Hi, I broke my tibia and fibula start of may. It was a spiral fracture. I had a rod put inside my tibia and 4 screws. I am walking now with little to no limp. I am close to running. But I have a hard bump on the front of my shin right where the break was. Is this just the way the bone heels? Will it go away? Thanks
Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you got fracture of both leg bones in May, for which you were operated by probably interlocking nail of tibia .You started walking well now with little or no limp. You are recovering well . But you are worried about having hard bump on front of your shin at fracture site. No need to worry, it is fracture callus. It is natural to occur during phase of healing. After complete healing it will gradually reduce and become normal in due course of time. However better assessment can be done only after seeing x-ray. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Is The Bump On The Front Of The Shin Normal After Surgery?
Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you got fracture of both leg bones in May, for which you were operated by probably interlocking nail of tibia .You started walking well now with little or no limp. You are recovering well . But you are worried about having hard bump on front of your shin at fracture site. No need to worry, it is fracture callus. It is natural to occur during phase of healing. After complete healing it will gradually reduce and become normal in due course of time. However better assessment can be done only after seeing x-ray. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.