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What Is The Healing Time To Recover From Badly Bruised Shin Bone?

Hi there, 12 weeks ago I had a nasty fall where my shin bone was very badly bruised, resulting in a large hematoma under the skin. After about 4 weeks the skin broke and a large "globular" jelly like thing came away from my shin. I am attending a clinic twice weekly to have the now, open wound, cleaned and dressed with a 'moisture' type dressing and padded bandaging. I have no 'real' pain from this wound but it seems to be taking a very long time to actually heal. I do ask about the healing time but am constantly told to be patient. I would be interested to hear if this 'healing time' is acceptable or should I be seeking a second opinion. Thank you, I look forward to your advice. Patricia McKenzie
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that the globular jelly that has came out of your skin after rupturing the skin seems to be a Hematoma that was formed due to rupture of blood vessels secondary to injury and accumulation of blood in soft tissues..
As due to injury that has been a loss of tissue in the area of the wound there is formation of a crater or a hole and it can take a longer time to resolve as gradually when the tissues will reform and fill the area..
In case if you do not have any pain in the area there is a possibility that there is no infection or inflammation and just the tissues need to reform.
Dressing and keeping the wound packed will help in preventing infection as well as dessication of the tissues and will promote faster healing, so as of now continue with the procedure..
You should keep patience and let the treatment carried on but in case if you have any doubt you can consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a clinical examination seems sufficient to rule out the cause and treat you accordingly.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Is The Healing Time To Recover From Badly Bruised Shin Bone?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the globular jelly that has came out of your skin after rupturing the skin seems to be a Hematoma that was formed due to rupture of blood vessels secondary to injury and accumulation of blood in soft tissues.. As due to injury that has been a loss of tissue in the area of the wound there is formation of a crater or a hole and it can take a longer time to resolve as gradually when the tissues will reform and fill the area.. In case if you do not have any pain in the area there is a possibility that there is no infection or inflammation and just the tissues need to reform. Dressing and keeping the wound packed will help in preventing infection as well as dessication of the tissues and will promote faster healing, so as of now continue with the procedure.. You should keep patience and let the treatment carried on but in case if you have any doubt you can consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a clinical examination seems sufficient to rule out the cause and treat you accordingly. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.