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What Causes Bruises On The Shin After A Hit With A Baseball?

I was hit in the shin with a baseball 6 days ago about 4 inches below my knee. There is bruising down my whole shin and there is a yellowish swollen area on the spot where I got hit by the baseball. It s soft and doesn t really hurt when I touch it. There is no pain when I walk, do you think it just takes time or is infected?
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From description it seems to be soft tissue injury .Bruise is due to rpture of microvasculature.
You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Bruises On The Shin After A Hit With A Baseball?

Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury .Bruise is due to rpture of microvasculature. You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care