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How To Cure Swelling Like Knot Inside Leg Due To Broken Leg?

I broke my leg about 13 years ago and where the break was on the inside of the leg there is a bulge that looks like a knot and seems kinda soft to the touch but it is very tender and always painful. Sometimes it swells more than other depending on what shoes I wear and if I have been on my feet for a while. Can you please help. I have had a x-ray and MRI and nothing is showing up.
Thu, 14 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,this seems to be a venous malformation present before the injury and which has enlarged due to the trauma.as mentioned its soft and tender.
In addition there is a venous stasis in the affected limb which is the reason for the swelling when tight foot wear is used. X rays will not show anything abnormal.an ultrasound is the most practical test for diagnosis.
elastic stockings will help in compressing the swelling. surgical options like sclero-therapy and laser treatment can be sought.
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How To Cure Swelling Like Knot Inside Leg Due To Broken Leg?

Hello,this seems to be a venous malformation present before the injury and which has enlarged due to the trauma.as mentioned its soft and tender. In addition there is a venous stasis in the affected limb which is the reason for the swelling when tight foot wear is used. X rays will not show anything abnormal.an ultrasound is the most practical test for diagnosis. elastic stockings will help in compressing the swelling. surgical options like sclero-therapy and laser treatment can be sought.