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How To Recover From Injury On Shin?

Hello, I banged my shin very hard on a metal bar about 5 weeks ago. There is still some swelling. About 1/8 - 1/4 of an inch larger than the other shin. A small red spot on the impact area. Been icing and taking baby Bayer. It will go down, but through out the day, it worsens. Is this normal?
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Hello,

As what I see with the history is there will be some hairline fracture or muscle rupture due to direct impact over the shin. Shin is a very sensitive area with very thin muscles or I would say the fascia more which doesn't safeguard the tibia like how other muscles help for other regions.

I would advise you to take up an x-ray as it will definitely help us to understand if there is any hairline fracture. Because fracture in lower limbs shouldn't be ignored by any or all means as they are weight-bearing joints

Meantime till you meet up an orthopedist, you can do hot water fomentation and rest the limb over a pillow.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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How To Recover From Injury On Shin?

Hello, As what I see with the history is there will be some hairline fracture or muscle rupture due to direct impact over the shin. Shin is a very sensitive area with very thin muscles or I would say the fascia more which doesn t safeguard the tibia like how other muscles help for other regions. I would advise you to take up an x-ray as it will definitely help us to understand if there is any hairline fracture. Because fracture in lower limbs shouldn t be ignored by any or all means as they are weight-bearing joints Meantime till you meet up an orthopedist, you can do hot water fomentation and rest the limb over a pillow. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist