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A 5 y/o kicked me hart in the shin. it is not bruised but hurts to walk on it or if anything touches it. could it be a fracture or something really ba?

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Dr. Robert Sterling answered

Nothing Bad!!!: If a 5 year old fractured your leg after one kick then sign him up for the NFL or WWF,or you for a DEXA Scan (to check your bone density).But, I'll tellya,a bone bruise can really hurt & the shin bone is pretty exposed(not much underlying skin or fat).Ever had shin splints? Ouch!! Technically, pain on walking indicates the possibility of fracture but I'd seriously doubt it without a visible bruise

Answered 10/11/2015

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A member asked:

A 5 y/o kicked me hart in the shin. it is not bruised but hurts to walk on it or if anything touches it. could it be a fracture or something really ba?

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Dr. Robert Sterling answered

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