Crush injury
Definition:
An injury caused by direct trauma or pressure. Damage related
to crush injury can include laceration
(open wound), fracture,
bleeding, bruising,
and others. See information on smashed
fingers. Also see information related to the part of the
body involved in the crush injury and wounds.
Updated Date: 10/01/99
Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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