A member asked:

I fell on the concrete playing basketball on my shin bone now i have a small hard ball were i hurt it what is it?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Anterior shin mass: Consider hematoma, stress fracture, or periostitis.

Answered 3/1/2013

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Hematoma: Most likely it's a small collection of blood that has hardened after it bled and clotted. It should go away with time. Some gentle massage may speed it along.

Answered 4/11/2014

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