View Full Version : shin - blood clot - guards?
rayray
18 Apr 2007, 08:02 AM
Has anyone ever heard of a player getting a blood clot as a result of a blow to the shin? I had a glancing blow to the shin which I thought little of except that I adjusted my guards as I was catching my breath and thought "they just don't protect this area". there was no bruising visible after the game and I was a little bit more distracted by a head butt later in the game to tell the truth.
I'm an over 40 player - fyi. It was odd that a few days later I went to bed feeling fine but woke up the next morning feeling as if I had been kicked (4-6" above the ankle on the inside of the leg/shin) in the leg overnight.
Thinking this sudden pain/swelling odd I called the doctor who suggested an emergency room visit to be safe. we all - two doctors and I thought no way is this a clot - but to our surprise it showed up in the ultrasound.
question is - has anyone ever heard of this or had it happen - and what can you do to protect that area - the guards just don't cover that area. sorry to be so rambling - no easy way to get this across - thanks.
rayray
19 Apr 2007, 08:22 AM
how about we start small - anyone ever get kicked in the shin? :p
NHRef
19 Apr 2007, 12:41 PM
Sounds like you need shinguards the fit, the move, especially with teenagers is to get guards that are as small as they can get away with. There are some that include pads over the ankle bones. Not sure why more don't wear them.
4-6 inches above your ankle on the inside of your shin, if I am reading it all right, should be covered by the shin pad.
NJMackem
21 Apr 2007, 10:11 AM
Sounds like you need shinguards the fit, the move, especially with teenagers is to get guards that are as small as they can get away with. There are some that include pads over the ankle bones. Not sure why more don't wear them.
4-6 inches above your ankle on the inside of your shin, if I am reading it all right, should be covered by the shin pad.
The shin guards with the the padding over the ankle are absolutely useless. THis is why more people do not use them.
As someone who has played extensively and coaches I would ward parents and players away from them. Mainly for two reasons.
1. Gives a false sense of protection, inadvertantly restricting the movement in the ankle and potentially causing worse injuries.
2. The padding in the ankle is so think that it would not stop and damage that were to be inflicted in a game scenario.
To be honest, a shinpad will help take the pain out of a glancing blow, but most will not stop a nasty challenge.
When buying shinpads, go for something practical that has no ankle section and no straps... Something with a hardened exterior and a padding for the shin....
rayray
22 Apr 2007, 08:01 AM
thanks for the replies - I use osi (formed fiberglass) shinguards w/o the ankle
padding. They're the right size and stay in place - it's just that they do leave the sides of the leg exposed (right where I got nailed). They're light and provide great protection.
the swelling and pain is down - so hopefully the clot has dissolved. just a story for all of you aging players - pay attention to those little niggles and knocks, I and all the docs would have never put our money on blood clot - go figure.
thegeneral
24 Apr 2007, 02:46 PM
This is NOT the place to ask medical questions like that. A blood clot is a very serious deal. Contact your family physician.
rayray
25 Apr 2007, 06:05 PM
it was done (doctor/hospital) well before the post - but thanks for the sound advice. I passed on the story in the forum in case anyone else felt something similar to a kick in the shin and thought it nothing much, I almost overlooked
it.
Skaog
28 Apr 2007, 11:22 AM
The shin guards with the the padding over the ankle are absolutely useless. THis is why more people do not use them.
As someone who has played extensively and coaches I would ward parents and players away from them. Mainly for two reasons.
1. Gives a false sense of protection, inadvertantly restricting the movement in the ankle and potentially causing worse injuries.
2. The padding in the ankle is so think that it would not stop and damage that were to be inflicted in a game scenario.
To be honest, a shinpad will help take the pain out of a glancing blow, but most will not stop a nasty challenge.
When buying shinpads, go for something practical that has no ankle section and no straps... Something with a hardened exterior and a padding for the shin....
Well Said, those pads are worthless.