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I was kicked extremely hard in the area of what I have read to be the fibula. I was kicked mid-shin and cannot walk without crying, but there is not bruising. There is a bump right where I was kicked, but it s been a while and still cannot walk or move much without pain. There is a lot of numbness in my foot. Do you think it s broken?
Fri, 22 May 2015
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hi, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury .Bump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood). 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.
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 Numbness In The Foot And Shin Pain?
Hi, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury .Bump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood). 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. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care