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I fell down an escalator 4 weeks ago & had cuts & bruising on my shins. it looks 95% healed but my shins really hurt to touch. should i worry?
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Periosteum?: There is very little protective fat over the shin. The bone has a film called periosteum which is quite sensitive. This may be why you still have pain. However, when in doubt obtain medical evaluation.
Answered 1/13/2013
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