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Can This Painful Shin Swelling Be Due To A Fracture?

I fell on a sidewalk and my right shin hit hard 3 weeks ago. Since that time it has remained so swollen between the knee and foot that you can t even press a finger into it...it s tight and shiny. I can walk on it, but it is still as painful as the day it happened. Could this be a cracked bone or stable fracture?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

As the swelling is persistent and it is painful to walk, it could be a hairline fracture.
You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
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.You can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Ankesh Goyal's  Response
It can be un displaced fracture you require radiograph of leg to diagnose the fracture if there is fracture it need to be splinted by pop cast or fibre cast for 6 week, rest , analgesics
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Can This Painful Shin Swelling Be Due To A Fracture?

Hello, Thanks for your query. As the swelling is persistent and it is painful to walk, it could be a hairline fracture. You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. 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.You can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care