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What Are The Effects Of Hematoma Extending 5 Inches Off My Shin?

I have been a nurse for 15 years and have never seen anything like I had last night! I play softball with a bunch of guys in a rec league. I was pitching and took a line drive by a huge guy directly to the shin. People were in shocK when they saw my leg. The stitching from the ball cut deep into the skin and I had an immediate hematoma extending 5 inches off my shin! Fans were taking pictures of it! It is not broken per x ray but my concerns are with the incredible swelling M what are the future risk factors and signs of compartment syndrome. My toes are numb and tingling already. Thanks Carmen
Fri, 14 Apr 2017
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Respected Carmen hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
So far as compartment syndrome is concerned, it develops only and only if the clinical diagnosis is not proper , proper treatment is not carried out else there is no chances of late comp. syndrome.
In our clinic according to clinical evaluation , we prescribe penicillin group of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents for desired period of time with regular follow up for looking to regression of the hematoma till complete cure.
So Madam, continue your medications properly , can apply ice 3-4 times a day, have some rest if required and keep the affected leg elevated over 2-3 pillows when resting to get faster recovery.
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health care Magic and reading my answer carefully.
Regards
Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery from the same, afterall you have blessings of thousands of patients you have taken care since your 15 years career of nurse.
Take care Dear Bye .
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What Are The Effects Of Hematoma Extending 5 Inches Off My Shin?

Respected Carmen hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. So far as compartment syndrome is concerned, it develops only and only if the clinical diagnosis is not proper , proper treatment is not carried out else there is no chances of late comp. syndrome. In our clinic according to clinical evaluation , we prescribe penicillin group of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents for desired period of time with regular follow up for looking to regression of the hematoma till complete cure. So Madam, continue your medications properly , can apply ice 3-4 times a day, have some rest if required and keep the affected leg elevated over 2-3 pillows when resting to get faster recovery. Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health care Magic and reading my answer carefully. Regards Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery from the same, afterall you have blessings of thousands of patients you have taken care since your 15 years career of nurse. Take care Dear Bye .