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I bumped my shin on a metal bar. area is tender, but no discoloration or any problems bearing weight.range of motion is normal. is it tibia fracture?
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Unlikely to be a : fracture based on the description you gave. A fracture will give you significantly worse symptoms than just tenderness. Chances are you have bruised the soft tissues of the shin, which is very common. If your symptoms get worse see a doctor for an Xray, or consider a HT Concierge visit healthtap.com/saurbornmd
Answered 9/2/2015
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