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If we get a dent in the bone, whether it is in the leg or jaw, with no pain. will the dent cover itself by recovery the bone position?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Bone contusion: Not sure what you mean by "dent". A cortical defect indicates a type of fracture that typically remodels.

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Answered 4/7/2016

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A member asked:

If we get a dent in the bone, whether it is in the leg or jaw, with no pain. will the dent cover itself by recovery the bone position?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Dr Keith agreed

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