<s>[INST] Football injury - studs on the football boot of opposition player left 3 identical grazes [fairly deep] about 5 inches long running down from my shin to about 3 inches above my ankle. very swollen leg, and numb to touch, lots of swelling to ankle resulting in bruising, not to painful, but slightly concerned [/INST] Hi you had injury in tour leg following grazes by studs of football shoes which are fairly deep and 5" long. You also have swelling , numbness with bruise. yes , numbness can come after bruise or deep injury due to damage to superficial nerves. I would recommend pain killers , antiseptic dressing , Limb Elevation and support with crepe Bandage for 2-3 weeks. During this period ambulate only if very necessary. </s>