Can an accident that may have caused internal trauma cause capsular contracture? (Photo)

September 21, 2014
Asked By:Bikiniready in Tampa, FL

At about 6-8 months Post I had an accident on a quad. Nothing I didn't get up and hop back on but I got thrown into a tree on my right side. My side hurt for a good month and my breast slightly. It was more rib cage. Could this be why I am now feeling firmer on that side? Could it be CC? I notice it's worse at different times. Sometimes it feels very firm and sometimes, mostly durring the day I fell much softer. Literally like it contracts at times.My PS is in PA where we lived, now in Tampa FL

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