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I have a bump on my shin, after some research, it sounds like:a tibialis anterior hernia. it's only visible after running or stretching . is this it?

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

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Possibly: I have been in practice for well over 20 years and I have never seen such a hernia. That doesn't mean it couldn't happen. Regardless, it is usually not serious.

Answered 5/22/2015

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A member asked:

I have a bump on my shin, after some research, it sounds like:a tibialis anterior hernia. it's only visible after running or stretching . is this it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Dickson answered

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