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What Causes Recurring Bruises And Lump On Leg With Severe Pain?
my son aged 5 has leg pain that comes and goes, a limp comes and goes. a lump always comes in the same place, he is always covered in bruises on his legs (most times they are a reddy color). he is pigeon toed (been to podiatrist, they gave inserts for shoes and said could be due to knees)
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Hello,
I understand that your 5 years old son turns the feet inward and that position may stop him running and may cause frequent fall which results in bruising and swelling in legs due to trauma. This problem may arise from the hips problem (hip anteversion), knee problem (internal rotation of tibia) or even foot problem (metatarsus adducts).
If the knee cups are inward then the problem is in upper levels of hips. If the knee cups face straight then the problem is below the knee. A pediatric orthopedic consult will clear all these options, so I recommend you to do so.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Valbona Selmani
I understand that your 5 years old son turns the feet inward and that position may stop him running and may cause frequent fall which results in bruising and swelling in legs due to trauma. This problem may arise from the hips problem (hip anteversion), knee problem (internal rotation of tibia) or even foot problem (metatarsus adducts).
If the knee cups are inward then the problem is in upper levels of hips. If the knee cups face straight then the problem is below the knee. A pediatric orthopedic consult will clear all these options, so I recommend you to do so.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Valbona Selmani
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