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Is indentation in the shin after a tibia/fibula break, a normal occurence?
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Possibly: Not all tibia/fibula breaks will have that appearance. If you have a localized hematoma, or an area of bone loss, or an area of residual bony angulation, there may be an associated indentation. Your doctor should be able to give you a more precise answer, based on your x-rays and clinical findings.
Answered 8/12/2013
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