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Is an indentation and discoloration of skin/flesh on the indentation on my front shin anything to worry about if it has been 10+years since injury? there is no pain, just a dent and discoloration of flesh. i worry the tissue died.
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Dead tissue: If the tissue were dead, you would be in pain right now. An abscess would have formed and the site would be red, inflamed, and very painful. If you don't have any of these, doubtful of dead tissue.
Answered 12/20/2017
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