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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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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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