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Swollen, Bruised Shin With Severe Pain Due To Collision. Suggestions?

My son was in a soccer game yesterday and collided with another player. His shin seemed to have taken the brunt of the collision. He was down for a couple of minutes but did continue to play the remaining ten minutes of the game. Afterwards, he was in a good deal of pain. The shin is swollen, with a blueish general bruise and then a reddish vertical line where the impact must have occurred. We gave him ibuprofen, iced it, and elevated it. He says it was feeling a tiny bit better when he went to bed. This morning it hurts more again. He can put limping pressure on it but not full pressure and he says the bending motion of walking hurts. Wondering if we should still consider getting an X-ray?
Fri, 19 Apr 2013
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello, and welcome to HCM!

Your son sounds like he is in quite a bit of pain! This type of injury is common in kids and adults who play soccer, and usually just represents a severe bruise. If he is able to put some weight on the leg, this is most likely the case. If he had a fracture it is unlikely that he would've been able to finish the game. All this being said, it is still possible that his leg is broken. Continue doing what you have been doing to help him, and if the pain isn't better in a few days take him to his pediatrician.

I wish you good health, and thank you for posting on HCM!
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Pathologist and Microbiologist Dr. Siddartha's  Response
hi... hello
Hindrance to motion or pain during movement is an indication for x-ray to rule out any fracture or sprain..
mean while put him on anti inflammatory/pain killers,,massaging with hot water,,,
bluish bruise is collection of blood that is hematoma..it will resolve on its own..
consult an orthopedicion for further suggestions
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Swollen, Bruised Shin With Severe Pain Due To Collision. Suggestions?

Hello, and welcome to HCM! Your son sounds like he is in quite a bit of pain! This type of injury is common in kids and adults who play soccer, and usually just represents a severe bruise. If he is able to put some weight on the leg, this is most likely the case. If he had a fracture it is unlikely that he would ve been able to finish the game. All this being said, it is still possible that his leg is broken. Continue doing what you have been doing to help him, and if the pain isn t better in a few days take him to his pediatrician. I wish you good health, and thank you for posting on HCM!