What causes numbness in shin?
Patient: I hit my shin on a chair at school and it hurt for a while then went numb. Now 32 and a half hours later my shin is still numb but when I press the area it leaves a dent for a few minutes where I pressed it. On the other shin that s fine I pressed the same area and there s no dent so it obviously shouldn t be there. What s wrong with my shin and what do i do? Help please! Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there can be some differential diagnosis,There can be involvement of lateral fibular [peroneal] nerve which may lead to leg numbness and burning sensation.EMG-NCV [NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY] will help in diagnosis.Another possibility of muscle spasm leading to sudden onset of symptoms.Clinical examination and muscle relaxant will help in early recovery.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care