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Is Taking X Ray Recommended For Swelling In Leg And Shin Bone?

Hi My 15 year old son fell down nd banged his shin badly about 3 weeks ago. It was grazed and bruised and swollen. The bruise has faded and graze is healing but his leg is still swollen on the front of the shin bone. He is not in pain when it is pressed. should I take him for an x ray? Thank you
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
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Hello,

What I can infer from the description of your complaints is that your son has suffered a soft tissue injury to his leg . As it is almost 3 weeks and he is up and about and does not have pain on you pressing it.

Then it’s very unlikely he may have a fracture . Even if he had a fracture it must have been a small or undisplaced fracture. It’s always a safe thing to get an X-ray whenever In doubt as it rules out any bony injury.

Now in your case if there are any X-ray facilities easily available. You can go ahead and do the X-ray as it will make you at ease. Otherwise wait for 1 more week and the swelling will slowly settle down.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
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Is Taking X Ray Recommended For Swelling In Leg And Shin Bone?

Hello, What I can infer from the description of your complaints is that your son has suffered a soft tissue injury to his leg . As it is almost 3 weeks and he is up and about and does not have pain on you pressing it. Then it’s very unlikely he may have a fracture . Even if he had a fracture it must have been a small or undisplaced fracture. It’s always a safe thing to get an X-ray whenever In doubt as it rules out any bony injury. Now in your case if there are any X-ray facilities easily available. You can go ahead and do the X-ray as it will make you at ease. Otherwise wait for 1 more week and the swelling will slowly settle down. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar