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 2008-07-08 8:42 PM |
Champion  10154    Alabama |  Subject: Lump on leg - what the heck is this?This is a fluid lump on my left leg just to the left of my shin bone. It tends to get bigger or smaller depending on how much I run. It is the result of a accident that happend 17 days ago when I got t-boned by a car on my bike. They x-rayed the leg and did not find any breaks. It doesn't hurt to touch but the underlying muscle is sore today from running yesterday and today. ~Mike Edited by Rogillio 2008-07-08 8:44 PM (Mikes leg.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Mikes leg.jpg (43KB - 123 downloads) |
| 2008-07-08 10:01 PM in reply to: #1516010 |
New user 15 | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? If the lump is on the lateral side of the shin about 1/3 of the way up it could be Compartment Syndrome. It is basically swelling of the anterior lateral compartment. Your muscles in your shin are made up of different compartments. If one gets injured it is possible that just that compartment can swell. If it does not go down on its own or becomes more painful then it could be possible with all that swelling that a nerve could get impinged upon. You will then feel some numbness or tingling in your foot possibly a burning sensation. Ice will not make it better in that case. You would have to see somebody about it. Other than that keep on doing rehab exercises and ice as long as the above hasn't occured. Sleep with your shin elevated above your heart. Gravity can help with the swelling. Mark |
| 2008-07-08 11:15 PM in reply to: #1516010 |
Master 3127  Sunny Southern Cal | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? Looks unpleasant, I hope you recover 100% soon. |
| 2008-07-09 6:12 PM in reply to: #1516010 |
Expert 713 WV | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? Rogillio - 2008-07-08 7:42 PM This is a fluid lump on my left leg just to the left of my shin bone. It tends to get bigger or smaller depending on how much I run. It is the result of a accident that happend 17 days ago when I got t-boned by a car on my bike. They x-rayed the leg and did not find any breaks. It doesn't hurt to touch but the underlying muscle is sore today from running yesterday and today. Based upon the injury mechanism and the photo, the swelling seems to be localized to that area on the leg. You also didn't mention intense pressure or numbess/tingling in the feet just soreness in the muscle. It could ACS but it could also be something as simple as a herniation in the muscle sheath due impact forces from the accident. Keep monitoring it and if it doesn't improve have an MD take a gander at it. again |
| 2008-07-09 7:33 PM in reply to: #1516010 |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? Thanks guys. I called and talked to the doctor today. He asked about tingling and/or numbness and I told him there was none. He said it would be best for me to come in....so I have an appointment for Friday. ~Mike |
| 2008-07-09 10:58 PM in reply to: #1516010 |
New user 15 | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? We are all hoping for the best. Good luck Mike. Mark |
| 2008-07-10 8:18 PM in reply to: #1516010 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? Probably is a muscle herniation from the trauma. Its not compartment sndrome. It just isn't....I'd give you a disertation on it if I had more energy but just trust me..I'm a Dr  |
| 2008-07-11 1:56 PM in reply to: #1521765 |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? Socks - 2008-07-10 8:18 PM Probably is a muscle herniation from the trauma. Its not compartment sndrome. It just isn't....I'd give you a disertation on it if I had more energy but just trust me..I'm a Dr
I trust you and that is exactly what the doctor said today. He said it's only been 3 weeks since the trauma and it's gonna take a while to heal up. He siad I could out a compression thing on it but I told him it didn't really bother me. I just wanted the confirmation is was not too serious. ~Mike |
| 2008-07-11 2:58 PM in reply to: #1516010 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? I had the same type of thing on the top of my foot. It would ger bigger and smaller. Sometimes it would go away for a few weeks and then come back. No realy pain associated with it but it would rub on my shoes. Turns out it was a Ganglion cyst. Maybe want to investigate that. |
| 2008-07-11 8:26 PM in reply to: #1516010 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? |
| 2008-07-27 3:10 AM in reply to: #1523678 |
Coach 9167 Stairway to Seven | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? dodgersmom - 2008-07-11 1:58 PM I had the same type of thing on the top of my foot. It would ger bigger and smaller. Sometimes it would go away for a few weeks and then come back. No realy pain associated with it but it would rub on my shoes. Turns out it was a Ganglion cyst. Maybe want to investigate that. Ganglion cysts occur when the synovial fluid from teh ankle or wrist joint heriates between the bones and causes swelling. Since there are no joints in the mid calf where the lump is...it's not a ganglion cyst. |
| 2016-06-06 11:08 AM in reply to: #1516010 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Lump on leg - what the heck is this? Hi, I currently have exactly the same problem, my shin pad was lose and slipped and I received a bad studs up tackle! It was severely bruised but has since gone away, all that is left is a massive liquid lump on my shin and my big toe has since gone numb throughout the day and throbbing. Does anyone know what this is or how I can sort this out? Thanks, Joe |
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