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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain Due To Cracked Shin Bone

hi i fell down a few stairs 10 days ago and cracked my shin bone on corner of stair. the pain was excruciating and it was grazed and bruised and slightly swollen. i can walk on it but in 1 specific place on my shin i get excruciating sharp pain when touched or knocked. should i get it looked at?
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

I have studied your case.

If x ray is normal indicates soft tissue injury due to acceleration and blunt trauma.
you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling.

Watch for increase in redness, infection.
Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.
Do not use hot fomentation or massage.
If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain Due To Cracked Shin Bone

Hi, I have studied your case. If x ray is normal indicates soft tissue injury due to acceleration and blunt trauma. you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling. Watch for increase in redness, infection. Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma. Do not use hot fomentation or massage. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care