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I hit my shin super hard on a rail on a shopping cart four months ago, it bruised to be dark purple and after a month and a half it slowly went away. i still have numbness in the side and its tender. theres a hard displaced lump on my upper shin?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Bone contusion : It is possible you sustained a contusion to the bone itself, which produces symptoms similar to what you are describing. I would it hesitate to be seen and evaluated for it as there are other possibilities as well.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 10/10/2020

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A member asked:

I hit my shin super hard on a rail on a shopping cart four months ago, it bruised to be dark purple and after a month and a half it slowly went away. i still have numbness in the side and its tender. theres a hard displaced lump on my upper shin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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