Might have broken shin

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Asked for Male, 16 Years

Hello, a few hours ago, I was getting out of my car when the car door slammed onto my shin, now there is a small bump on my shin and hurts when i touch it. I compared it with my other leg and it seems like the bump was abnormal

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Dr. Sivaraman B

Orthopedic surgeon 28 yrs exp Chennai

It most likely a haematoma- blood clot. If force from door is quite high - there is chance of crack is there. Get X-rays. Apply ice

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Dr. Dewangan Sunil Joint Replacement Surgeon 23 yrs exp Raipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Dewangan Sunil

Joint Replacement Surgeon 23 yrs exp Raipur

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X ray needed Hematoma

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