A 26-year-old female asked:
fell over and hurt leg. my shins a little bit bruised and quite pain full can only put a little weight on it. is shin cracked?
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Dr. Thomas Horn answered
37 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Not likely: if it's just bruised, it will take a day or two to resolve. If you still can not bear weight after 3 to 4 days, or the leg is deformed or clicking, then see an orthopedist.
Answered on Apr 25, 2015
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