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Should I See A Doctor For An Injury On Shin Bone?

My husband had a car door fall down his shin bone it looks like he shaved on the shin bone. He has pain and when he elevates it and then gets up to walk he gets a heavyness in his keg. He cleaned the wound and has neosprin on does he need to see a dr?
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I would suggest you to show to a doctor. Although it is not serious but these type of wound can get infected, so it is better to have a look by doctor to see if every thing is fine with the wound. I would also suggest your husband to take antibiotics to prevent any infection.
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Should I See A Doctor For An Injury On Shin Bone?

I would suggest you to show to a doctor. Although it is not serious but these type of wound can get infected, so it is better to have a look by doctor to see if every thing is fine with the wound. I would also suggest your husband to take antibiotics to prevent any infection.