Question on fractures,sprains ??

[Spicoli]

I remember getting cross checked on my shin in hockey, and we weren't wearing pads either. I got a nasty bruise out if and it felt numb too. I did what you're doing now and eventually it went away. Sprains are different story.

I doubt that it's anything serious in your case, but you should still have it checked out tomorrow. If it's not swollen you might want to put a heating pad around it, there are also creams/gels that help the blood circulate where you put it on. Arnica can also help the bruise disappear faster and help with healing.

Thanks.Seems as the days gone,its developed more of a constant sharp pain,throbbing,fooking left side of foot is ugly purple and impact point raised up huge & numb.Oddly,when Im up and about not so bad...but when idle it comes on badly,when elevated toes tingly.Might have pinched a nerve but will see what happens.Thanks again

[Chris Nagel]

Damn, I hope you feel better soon bro.

[Salty]

Get it checked out if you can mate, don't do what I did thinking it will all be right and end up with a stuffed up wrist (or in your case shin). I should post a pic up of what my wrist looks like now, not great

[Scrap]

Could be a number of things. Get it checked out.

[Youngblood]

Good luck at the doc bro. That's the way to go. Report back if you can, would appreciate knowin the feedback for future reference.

[spade]

Spicoli, how did you know it's a hairline fracture, only x-rays can tell, if not done, well we are just guessing.

A thorough medical history and physical exam by a physician provides enough information to determine if further testing is necessary.

What will be the harm in getting x-ray? It could be a Linear Fracture instead. Linear fracture runs parallel to the bone's axis or direction of the bone's shaft.

Your Tibia needs rest to provide healing instead of supporting heavy load of your body, casting can also be done or just plain rest.

[Spicoli]

Well,went in yesterday to the urgent care local.Have to love those 5 hour waits lol.Said we had some blod clotting,most probable deep bone bruising and an infection,hence the increasing biting pain & reddening.Sent out with antibiotics and too stay off,ice and elevate.No breaks,said prob not a fracture because able to walk around so much ...(huh??)....we're going to shoot own x-ray at work today but I didn't say that.Again,thanks alot for the input fellas,much appreciated.