<s>[INST] My son got hit hard by a baseball just above his ankle....the lower shin area. It is now swollen to the size of a half orange. I have an ice pack on it now. The area is bruised also. Will it just heal on it s own or should I take him to get an x-ray? [/INST] Hi, With this type of injury, there is a high possibility of minor fracture in the leg bones. I would suggest that you take your son for an X-ray ASAP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon </s>