Why do I have a ridge on the back of my head?

The bony growth, which is known as an “external occipital protuberance,” can be found at the back of the skull, just above the base of the neck. The role of the projection is to distribute force over a large area of the bone’s surface and it can arise at spots near ligaments, tendons, or joints.

What is skull depression?

A depressed skull fracture is a break in a cranial bone (or “crushed” portion of skull) with depression of the bone in toward the brain. A compound fracture involves a break in, or loss of, skin and splintering of the bone.

Is it normal to have a lumpy head?

Finding a bump on the head is very common. Some lumps or bumps occur on the skin, under the skin, or on the bone. There are a wide variety of causes of these bumps. In addition, each human skull has a natural bump on the back of the head.

Is it normal to have a lumpy skull?

What does a depressed skull fracture look like?

It causes a break in the bone that looks like a thin line. The bone itself does not move. Children with this type of fracture usually have a short hospital stay, and surgery is usually not needed. A depressed skull fracture happens when part of the skull bones press inward on the brain.

What does a depressed skull fracture feel like?

Signs of open or depressed skull fracture or penetrating head injury are: Clear fluid running from the ears or nose. Black eye with no associated damage around the eyes. Bleeding from one or both ears and/or bruising behind one or both ears.

How do you get rid of Metopic Ridge?

Metopic craniosynostosis can be treated with either strip craniectomy with use of molding helmet after surgery or fronto-orbital advancement, depending on the deformity. The goal of treatment is to restore a normal contour to the forehead and upper portion of the eye sockets.

What does Metopic Ridge feel like?

Children with metopic synostosis have visible symptoms that include one or all of the following: A noticeable ridge running down the middle of the forehead. An overly narrow, triangular shape to the forehead and top of the skull. Eyes that appear too close together.