<s>[INST] Hi I fell down metal stairs two and a half weeks ago and hit my shin bone hard. Theres a dent in the muscle and numbness and the surrounding area is still sore and bruised. Could I have permanent nerve damage and will the dent eventually go away? Thank you [/INST] Hi... Your dent in the shin-bone could be a soft tissue injury and will reduce slowly.nothing to worry. I recommend you to. Do a lot of icing in the injured area of your shin. Keep it compressed witChatDoctorpression bandage. If you have an Anti-inflammatory topical application gel.you can apply it over the injured area... Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert in case you need any further help... </s>