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Shin Hurts After Been Kicked Hard, Unable To Walk Due To Muscle Stiffness. Is It Muscle Damage?

I was kicked quite hard in the shin and it really hurts. The myscle is stiff and it hurts een at rest, and i can t even walk on it. There is no bruising or swelling though. Could that be muscle damage? About how long is it going to take to recover? And what should i do about it??
posted on Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your history and your activity possibility of stress fracture of leg bone can be considered or only tibia contusion may be present. So I will advise to take an x-ray and should look for stress fracture.

MRI scan will help in confirming diagnosis.
Stress fracture may require immobilisation in plaster or brace.

I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon if possible otherwise take rest for 2 weeks.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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Shin Hurts After Been Kicked Hard, Unable To Walk Due To Muscle Stiffness. Is It Muscle Damage?

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history and your activity possibility of stress fracture of leg bone can be considered or only tibia contusion may be present. So I will advise to take an x-ray and should look for stress fracture. MRI scan will help in confirming diagnosis. Stress fracture may require immobilisation in plaster or brace. I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon if possible otherwise take rest for 2 weeks. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care