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What Causes A Lump On The Leg After An Injury?

Hi I banged my shin a month ago and it has bruised and there is a lump that feels like bone. I can walk ect as normal however the bruise is very tender to touch and I can t kneel down on it as it s painful. Should I get this looked at as it s been a month and still the same?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Thanks for writing to HCM

Lump may be due to reasons like hematoma or collection.
It need further evaluation.X-ray of shin bone (AP/Lateral) and ultrasound can be done after evaluation.
Treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.
You may need surgical intervention after evaluation.

Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Causes A Lump On The Leg After An Injury?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Lump may be due to reasons like hematoma or collection. It need further evaluation.X-ray of shin bone (AP/Lateral) and ultrasound can be done after evaluation. Treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. You may need surgical intervention after evaluation. Hope i have answered your query. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan