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I got kicked in the shin, is it sprained or bruised?
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Contusion: A bruise. Direct impact to the shin results in damage to the soft-tissues overlying the bone. Bruising can result in the collection of blood between the skin and bone, called a hematoma. Sometimes these hematomas need to be evacuated and/or drained. If swelling and pain is significant, see a sports specialist/orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 3/1/2016
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