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Is it normal for a large lump to form after a hand fracture?
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A Callus: Yes.Healing bones form a callus or "lump" at the fracture site, which usually mo;ds back to normal form over time.
Answered 12/12/2012
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Yes: New bone called 'callus' usually forms over the fracture site to join the broken ends together. If the fracture fragments are not properly aligned or they heal at an angle then more callus may form to join the edges together. It varies therefore some times you may not feel any lump,, other times there are bigger lumps. They remodel over time so the lump should become smaller with time
Answered 10/1/2016
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