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Lump And Cruise After Hitting Chin, Burning Sensation To Left Of Lump, Leg Pain. Advice?

Fell up the stairs about a month and a half ago and hit my shin really hard. Had about an egg size lump and bad bruising, not painful at all to walk. Let it run its course and everything seemed to be getting better. Still a small lump and here over the last few days noticed a slight burning sensation to left of the lump and now my leg tends to bother me when I lay down for the night. Should I be concerned or will it eventuly heal. I have been told it could take months.
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Good morning. Lump on the shin could be due to haematoma nothing but blood collection. sometimes it dissolves very slowly. burning sensation could be due to pressure effect over superficial innervations. u apply ice over the swelling and also thromphob ointment. u dont worry it will resolve soon. thank u
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

From the given description, I feel that you might have sustained a Sub-periosteal hematoma over the shin of tibia.

This should generally resolve within 3 weeks. A certain amount of tingling & numbness is common. At times, this hematoma tend to get infected especially in Diabetic persons causing problems.

If it is big one, it may need surgical drainage. Follow the below mentioned steps and see if it works -

* Rest to the injured part and don’t involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues.
* Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.
* Use elastic compression bandage around the swollen area to resolve swelling
* Elevation of the limb
* Analgesic & anti inflammatory medications

If you fail to improve , then you may an orthosurgeon's consultation for further workup and management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Lump And Cruise After Hitting Chin, Burning Sensation To Left Of Lump, Leg Pain. Advice?

Good morning. Lump on the shin could be due to haematoma nothing but blood collection. sometimes it dissolves very slowly. burning sensation could be due to pressure effect over superficial innervations. u apply ice over the swelling and also thromphob ointment. u dont worry it will resolve soon. thank u