What is a hematoma in the leg?
Hematoma in the leg is a pocket of blood that accumulates in the soft tissues of the lower leg, such as in the enclosed space over the tibia (shinbone/shankbone) and in the tibial plateau below the knee. Due to bigger blood vessels and stress from upper parts of the body, hematoma in the leg is typically worse than one in the arm. As with other types of hematoma, the occurence of leg hematoma is more frequent in the elderly because of their fragile skin and tissue. In this age group, even a seemingly mild injury can create a disproportionately large hematoma.
