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Is X Ray Required For Pain And Numbness In Shin?

I fell down the stairs just over a month ago and badly skinned/bruised my shin just above the ankle. I used ice and compression the first week but when I walk I still feel a sharp pinching sensation. When I touch my leg it doesn t hurt but feels numb and there is a lump under the scar that is now there. It hurts to walk long distances and driving is still troublesome. Should I get an xray?
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. As you having pain still it is better to get a local examination by orthopedic surgeon and a X ray. It can be a hair line fracture or strain. In case of fracture immobilisation will be required. If just strain then NSAIDs like nimusulide will be helpful.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Is X Ray Required For Pain And Numbness In Shin?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. As you having pain still it is better to get a local examination by orthopedic surgeon and a X ray. It can be a hair line fracture or strain. In case of fracture immobilisation will be required. If just strain then NSAIDs like nimusulide will be helpful. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.