I fell from a ladder 4 years ago and got knocked out and had 11 staples to close the wound. The resulting lump still hurts. The wound was caused by the aluminum ladder. should this bone bruise still be hurting for this long? I had vertigo 3 months afterwards. I had a C
HI ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. The lump on the site could be a hypertrophic scar or an organized hematoma, and this could be diagnosed by a physical examination. I would advise you to take appointment with a general surgeon for a proper assessment of the lesion and further management. Till that you could go for an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.