A member asked:

Took hard blow to shin 2 months ago. couldnt walk on it for 2 days. now has 2 inch long hard lump over it. cannot feel over area or around it.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hematoma: Another word for bruise but it sounds like this is UNDER the PERIOSTEUM the "wrapping" around the bone itself! Another name for this is "Bone Bruise"! It takes a long time to heal this since the circulation is very limited ! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 9/28/2016

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