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A few weeks ago a snowboard fell on my shin. now there is a dent on the bone. will it eventually heal so it would be safe to train martial arts?
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Dent in shin: It may take from three to six weeks to heal a fracture with a callous formation. If you don't have pain prognosis is good. X rays help to assure that the fracture has healed. An orthopedic or sports injury physician should clear you to start martial arts. If you have no pain or range of motion abnormalities you may protect yourself with some soft elastic brace to support your soft tissue.
Answered 5/29/2018
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Dented bone: To dental bone requires significant force. Please see your PCP or a sport's medicine practitioner to evaluate area, x-ray if indicated, and perform appropriate treatment. If the bone was damaged it may take as long as 6 weeks to heal over, and up to 6 months for the newly healed bone to mature.
Answered 10/28/2018
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