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Are Bruises And Swelling Normal With Injured Leg?

I had a bad fall from my horse and not surprisingly got a very black and large (6 x 12 ) bruise develop over the next two days. There was significant swelling and heat at the site. Now at 5 days the leg hurts more and the centre of the bruised area is white and very hard. Is this normal healing?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

I have studied your case
There can be bony contusion.
As x ray may be essential to rule out fracture.
I can not compare swelling, but if swelling is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling.

Watch for increase in redness, infection.
Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.
Do not use hot fomentation or massage.
If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will need clinical photo at least to comment on healing.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Are Bruises And Swelling Normal With Injured Leg?

Hi, I have studied your case There can be bony contusion. As x ray may be essential to rule out fracture. I can not compare swelling, but if swelling is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling. Watch for increase in redness, infection. Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma. Do not use hot fomentation or massage. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. I will need clinical photo at least to comment on healing. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care