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Pain In The Leg After Being Hit. Fracture?

I got hit by a hockey puck on the inside of my leg about 4inches above the ankle a week ago and the ankle is starting to hurt more and is still swelled. However, it does not hurt to walk. Is it possible to be a chipped bone? Sorry it s not the ankle that hurts it s the spot on the inside of my leg on the side of my tibia .
Mon, 4 Mar 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query,
It might be soft tissue injury , ligament injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. 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.
In the interim,take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful
You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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Pain In The Leg After Being Hit. Fracture?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query, It might be soft tissue injury , ligament injury or fracture. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. 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. In the interim,take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132 Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta.