A 46-year-old member asked:
what could a skull fracture do to a young person?
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Dr. Michael McGonigal answered
39 years experience General Surgery
Look for brain injur: It takes a hard hit to cause a skull fracture, so they may indicate a concussion occurred. The bones usually heal up fine in 6-8 weeks. But be on the look out for concussion symptoms that last more than a few days (dizziness, headache, memory problems, etc).
Answered on Mar 21, 2013
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