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Bruised Leg After Fall, Numb Shin Bone, Swollen Ankle
Hi two weeks ago I tripped and landed very heavilt onto my shin, my shin hit a metal pole on the ground. The bruising came out, my whole leg ended up bruised. The bruising has gone completely but my shin bone still has a lump which is numb. My ankle is swelling up after walking around. I am in no pain at all abd the lump is slowly getting feeling but the swelling of the ankle is bothering me
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Based on the description, I suspect that you could have suffered a subperiosteal hematoma (blood clot beneath the outer layer of bone). This will take some time to resolve (may be 4-6 weeks) and in general , will not cause any problem. Apply a compression bandage over the swelling to hasten the resolution process.
Swelling in the ankle is a normal finding after any injury to the leg and is a part of the injury & inflammatory process. Use of compression stockings or elastic bandages will help in resolution.
Foot end elevation is advised, most of the times in a day
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Based on the description, I suspect that you could have suffered a subperiosteal hematoma (blood clot beneath the outer layer of bone). This will take some time to resolve (may be 4-6 weeks) and in general , will not cause any problem. Apply a compression bandage over the swelling to hasten the resolution process.
Swelling in the ankle is a normal finding after any injury to the leg and is a part of the injury & inflammatory process. Use of compression stockings or elastic bandages will help in resolution.
Foot end elevation is advised, most of the times in a day
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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