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Osteomyelitis from bone bruise?

Almost 3 weeks ago I hit my shin hard and it swelled a little. The swelling is long gone and the pain (only when I touch my shin) is slowly getting better but still there. Could this be osteomyelitis? A bone bruise? How do I tell? Does a bone bruise increase risk of osteomyelitis?
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  • Male | 18 years old
  • Complaint duration: 20 days
June 28, 04:50 PM

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Without cutting the skin, the risk of osteomyelitis is very low. A injury such as you describe typical causes some swelling under the skin or around the bone. If your pain is improving I would give it a few more weeks for the lump or swelling to resolve.
Daniel Zanotti
Daniel Zanotti, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon in Sheffield Village, OH
Level: Key Opinion Leader (119)
Website: EMH Healthcare
June 28, 06:37 PM
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Unlikely so soon however would get blood drawn for cbc & sed rate . WBC bone scan and MRI. If positive for osteomyelitis, go to Infectious Disease specialist. You may only require oral antibiotics. But I feel the likelihood of osteomyelitis is slim.
Steven M. Stoller
Steven M. Stoller, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon in Englewood, NJ
Level: Key Opinion Leader (108)
Website: American Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
June 28, 11:11 PM
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So if pain does not go away in 2-3 weeks I should go to the doctor? Thanks for your help.
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June 30, 06:50 AM