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Fell On Steps, Was In Pain. Had Limping, Swollen And Bruised. X-ray Of Ankle Was Normal. Treatment?
Question: In XXXXXXX I fell on some steps and my XXXXXXX went underneath the stairs. I was in terrible pain and my XXXXXXX was throbbing, but I went to bed and figured it would feel better in the morning. In the morning I was limping and my XXXXXXX was swollen and bruised. I saw a doctor that day, and because I was so tender and flinched to the touch, I was sent to get x-rays. The x-rays, for some reason, were of my ankle, which did not hurt. Anyways they found nothing and advised me to take it easy. Fast forward to now where it is very slightly tender, but to the touch it is strangely hard, like I am touching bone. The bruise is still there along with slight swelling. It is unlike anything I have ever had, and makes me nervous. What is it/ should I have it checked out further
Brief Answer:
Propably it could be an Organized Hematoma.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
If you are able to walk normally bearing full weight on the leg, there a fracture in the involved leg is unlikely.
It seems from the description that your hard and slightly tender swelling could possibly be an ORGANISED or CALCIFIED HEMATOMA. Both of these conditions occur naturally during the course of a hematoma resolution and are HARMLESS.
An Xray of the injured area or an Ultrasound examination or an MRI scan will diagnose this problem.
Generally, this condition doesn't need any treatment but if it is really large or is causing any pressure symptoms, it may need surgical excision.
Hope I have justified your query. I welcome any clarification
Regards
Propably it could be an Organized Hematoma.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
If you are able to walk normally bearing full weight on the leg, there a fracture in the involved leg is unlikely.
It seems from the description that your hard and slightly tender swelling could possibly be an ORGANISED or CALCIFIED HEMATOMA. Both of these conditions occur naturally during the course of a hematoma resolution and are HARMLESS.
An Xray of the injured area or an Ultrasound examination or an MRI scan will diagnose this problem.
Generally, this condition doesn't need any treatment but if it is really large or is causing any pressure symptoms, it may need surgical excision.
Hope I have justified your query. I welcome any clarification
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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