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Do I Need Crutches After Big Hematoma On Shin And Knee And Ankle Keep Locking?
i badly hurt my leg 2 weeks ago i have a bug hematoma on my shin. over the past 3-5 days i have noticed black and blues froming on my ankle and causing excrusiating pain. my knee and ankle now both keep locking and giving out. do you think i need crutches?
Sat, 15 Dec 2018
Hello,
Hematoma is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin.
Generally, it will settle by itself without any definite treatment.
As of now, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Crutches are not required at this stage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Hematoma is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin.
Generally, it will settle by itself without any definite treatment.
As of now, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Crutches are not required at this stage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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