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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Shin At The Site Of Injury
Posted on
Sat, 22 Aug 2015
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Sat, 22 Aug 2015
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Question : Hi, About 6 weeks ago I took a stud to the shin in a game of soccer just above my shin guard. This left me with a puncture like cut on my shin and a bruise. The cut has just about fully cleared up now but i have a lump on my shin in the area of impact.
The lump seems to be on the bone, it is hard and does not move. It is not painful unless bumped. Any ideas?
The lump seems to be on the bone, it is hard and does not move. It is not painful unless bumped. Any ideas?
Brief Answer:
Do not worry. It is common to occur after such an injury
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through the description and have checked the attached image. It is very common to have a bony swelling on the shin at the site of the injury and it may take long to become normal completely. It is formed due to the healing process. I do not think that you need to worry about that. If in confusion, you can get a X Ray of your leg - AP and lateral done. The swelling should show up on the X Ray. But unless there is something concerning, you need not worry.
Regards
Do not worry. It is common to occur after such an injury
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through the description and have checked the attached image. It is very common to have a bony swelling on the shin at the site of the injury and it may take long to become normal completely. It is formed due to the healing process. I do not think that you need to worry about that. If in confusion, you can get a X Ray of your leg - AP and lateral done. The swelling should show up on the X Ray. But unless there is something concerning, you need not worry.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What would have caused such swelling, could there have been a small fracture or something?
Brief Answer:
It can occur during healing
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
During the injury the periosteum or the covering of the bone might be slightly elevated and while healing, cartilage, fibrous material or even bony material gets deposited there and causes the elevation. The possibility of a hairline fracture cannot be ruled out and an X ray can make it clear.
Regards
It can occur during healing
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
During the injury the periosteum or the covering of the bone might be slightly elevated and while healing, cartilage, fibrous material or even bony material gets deposited there and causes the elevation. The possibility of a hairline fracture cannot be ruled out and an X ray can make it clear.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much for the explanation. Given that there is no pain i think I will put my mind at rest, should I get any discomfort or irregular changes I will get an x-ray for further assessment.
Thank you once again for your assistance.
Thank you once again for your assistance.
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
Glad to help. Feel free to contact me back in case of any further queries. I do not think you need to worry.
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Regards
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
Glad to help. Feel free to contact me back in case of any further queries. I do not think you need to worry.
In case you found my answer to be helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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