<s>[INST] I was in a car accident a week ago. i have a serious bruise with a lump on shin. My calf also burns and feels very tight. They xrayd it at the er after accident but it was severly swollen at the time and didnt see anyfractures. should i go back to dr? [/INST] Dear Sir/ Madam Does passive movements of your toes/ ankle cause pain in the calf. Are you on blood thinners like Warfarin?. Examination of peripheral pulses is to be done. Compartment syndrome should be ruled out. It is recommend to elevate your leg under two pillows and to do active toe movements and visit your treating doctor. Other possibilities could be contusion of your calf muscles, Deep vein thrombosis . Regards Dr. Pvssmjagannadham, Orthopaedic Surgeon </s>