My mom fell off her scooty on November 28th because of sudden brakes. The 3D CT scan showed a hairline fracture on her right frontal bone. Will this heal on its own or does she need surgery? It's December 1st now and she seems normal except for swelling on her forehead, lips, and black eyes. A dental surgeon said medicines should help but advised consulting a neurosurgeon. What do you suggest?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Have to see the scans and condition of patient directly . Consult neurosurgeon personally.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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