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Had Injured Shin, Found A Big Lump And Bruising. Could I Have Chipped My Shin?
Hi, about a year ago i injured my shin after a bad soccer tackle. I had a big lump, bruising and i couldn't put weight on it for about a week after. ( i didn't get it checked out) After 6 months the pain went but i was left with a discoloured lump and numbness. Ive recently re-injured my shin in the same spot. And it has come up the same as last time. Could i have chipped my shin? Should i see my doctor?
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Large lump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood). You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Had Injured Shin, Found A Big Lump And Bruising. Could I Have Chipped My Shin?
Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Large lump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood). You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care