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What Causes Lump And Swelling On Thigh After An Injury?

Hi! I fell through a hole in a porch deck over two weeks ago. It bruised severely and was very painful for about a week and half.. the pain has subsided and sort of changed, and the bruising is healing. It has left a large knot on my outer mid thigh however that is soft, with a very firm lumpy area just beneath. As for the pain, it is tender to put too much weight on it, or walk quickly or suddenly. It is severely painful if touched too hard, more so around the lump than on it. My thigh from the lump down to my knee has swelled as well, and the area with the lump is numb on the skin and itchy/tender deep beneath, as well as started to be flaky, as if I have severe dry skin. I took a 5 day burst of predinisone about a week after the injury. Should I return to the dr as something more serious may be wrong, or is this typical?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Lump And Swelling On Thigh After An Injury?

Hi, Thanks for your query. From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified. It will take few weeks to months to get disappear. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care