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I fell 7 months ago and got a large bruise in my leg. the bruise is still there and is still tender. should i be concerned that it hasn't healed yet?

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If its still ----: Tender 7 months after the injury then it probably is a fat necrosis in the leg, with the bruising over that area. You should see your orthopedist to confirm the dx, probably with a MRI and might need removal of it. Good luck.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Leg pain: You take nsaids/ naprosyn, (naproxen) so consider remnants if a painful hematoma. Consider mei imaging or ultrasound. See your orthopedic surgeon for possible evacuation of hematoma or painful mass.

Answered 9/26/2013

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