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Have Bump On Shin Below Knee. Hurt While Playing Soccer. Bruised And Swollen. Solution?
Hello I have a bump on my shin bellow my knee and I received this lump after soccer I was nailed in the leg by another player and then it instantly played and was intensely sore and painful for a week the swelling was about 2inches out around the impact area and turn yellow after bruise and is still bruise and it's been a month the swelling had went down and now there is a bump any ideas on what it is and if I should get it checks out very concerned!!!!
Fri, 5 Jul 2013
Hello,
Trauma to the shin injuries the bone of the area because it is not covered by any soft tissue.
There may be a hematoma formation in the tibia(collection of blood).
You need an X ray of that part to diagnosis any fracture or Osteomyelitis.
Consult an Orthopedic surgeon.
Trauma to the shin injuries the bone of the area because it is not covered by any soft tissue.
There may be a hematoma formation in the tibia(collection of blood).
You need an X ray of that part to diagnosis any fracture or Osteomyelitis.
Consult an Orthopedic surgeon.
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Based on your description, most propably it could be a Subperiosteal hematoma (blood clot just beneath the outer layer of bone). Generally, this will be very tender to touch.
This will generally resolve within 4-6 weeks. But at times it becomes calcified over a period of time and becomes "HARD" in consistency - calcified hematoma which is not abnormal.
So I feel that there is nothing to worry and if you are concerned, consult an orthosurgeon for an evaluation. Hope this helps
Based on your description, most propably it could be a Subperiosteal hematoma (blood clot just beneath the outer layer of bone). Generally, this will be very tender to touch.
This will generally resolve within 4-6 weeks. But at times it becomes calcified over a period of time and becomes "HARD" in consistency - calcified hematoma which is not abnormal.
So I feel that there is nothing to worry and if you are concerned, consult an orthosurgeon for an evaluation. Hope this helps
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