SUBREDDIT: r/AskDocs
TITLE: My boyfriend has a broken back and I have a couple questions.
POST: So my boyfriend fell about 18 Meters when we were rock climbing and fractured 3 of his lower Vertebrae as well as two ribs. This is the second night after he has been home after two weeks in hospital and I noticed when I was putting his brace on for him (TLSO/ Hip spiker is what they called it)  a large kind of lump on his back. No biggie I thought, naturally it should be a little swollen. But tonight when I was comforting him I was gently rubbing his back and the lump felt like I was pushing on a hot water bottle.  He says it doesn't hurt but I'm a little worried. We are in a small secluded town so I can't really just take him back to the hospital (3 hour drive) but I do have to take him in two weeks for the check up. Should I be worried? Or should I just mention it when we go back in two weeks? Also do you have any suggestions for me to help make life easier for him? Greatly appreciated. I can post photos if necessary.
TL;DR: 
My boyfriend fell while rock climbing and broke his back now part of his back feels like pressing on a hot water bottle.