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Leg Trapped Under A Motorcycle, Bruise/swelling On Lower Leg. Foot Ankle Become More Swollen. Treatment?

I had a leg trapped briefly under a motorcycle a 4 or 5 months ago and it left a bruise/swelling on my lower leg.
Now it is a hard spot on my leg and has come up red in the last month or so.. so much that my partner and parents have both commented on it. Also since I came back form a recent trip (2 hr flight times) my foot and ankle on that leg have become more swollen. While I play sport once a week I am obese and unift which I am trying to rectify. Just wondering what I should do for my leg? How concerned should I be?
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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Hi !
From your history it appears to be a case of a blood clot(hematoma) which has calcified.The redness which you have developed recently could be a sign of that hematoma being infected. You need to consult an orthopedic surgeon without any delay for further evaluation and mangement.
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Leg Trapped Under A Motorcycle, Bruise/swelling On Lower Leg. Foot Ankle Become More Swollen. Treatment?

Hi ! From your history it appears to be a case of a blood clot(hematoma) which has calcified.The redness which you have developed recently could be a sign of that hematoma being infected. You need to consult an orthopedic surgeon without any delay for further evaluation and mangement.