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I have an injury on the side of my right knee. An auto ran over my leg..since then, it has become numb, hard, becomes red and purple looking. Also, it is more pronounced that my left knee. My right knee has broken capillaries, and peticuae in it.
What do you think is going on? How is this type of injury usually treated? This accident occurred 3 years ago.
Initially it filled with sarisanguous fluid that had to be drained (approximately 20 oz) and have had this trouble since then.
What else can I help you with?
Does Recompression treatment treat crush injuries?
Yes
How do you treat a victim from a tornado?
It depends on their injuries. Treat them the same as you would any other trauma patient- stabilize their head and neck, splint any broken bones, treat for bleeding and/or shock, etc.
What injuries happened during Haiti Earthquake?
The Haiti Earthquake in 2010 resulted in widespread devastation and a high number of injuries. People suffered from various injuries such as broken bones, crush injuries, head injuries, and lacerations. Many victims also experienced traumatic amputations due to buildings collapsing on them.
What is another word for injuries?
trauma
What are the different types of closed wounds?
Closed wounds can be categorized into three main types: contusions, hematomas, and crush injuries. Contusions are bruises caused by blunt force trauma, hematomas are pockets of blood that form under the skin, and crush injuries occur when a body part is compressed between two objects.
What doctor treat trauma victim?
trauma specialist
What are injuries that affect athletes?
concussions, torn ligaments, trauma
Difference between trauma doctor and ER doctor?
I think what you refer to as 'trauma doctor' is trauma surgeon. As the name implies, they are surgeons. They do a number of surgeries (as in the operating room) to stabilize and treat the patients from traumatic injuries. ER physicians are trained to take care from everything from a cold to stabilize trauma patient, but they don't actually do surgeries (in the OR). They can do many procedures in the ER to help stabilize the patients so they can then go to the OR.
A maxillofacial trauma refers to injury to what part of the face?
Maxillofacial trauma includes injuries to any of the bony or fleshy structures of the face.
The majority of the injuries to gas-containing organs is usually attributed to which of the following?
The majority of injuries to gas-containing organs are usually attributed to trauma or accidents such as car crashes, falls, or sports injuries. These injuries can lead to conditions like pneumothorax (collapsed lung) or abdominal damage due to blunt force trauma.
Burned skin shrapnel wounds blunt trauma injuries and ruptured organs may be symptoms of what type of CBRNE exposure?
Burned skin, shrapnel wounds, blunt trauma injuries and ruptured organs may be symptoms of exposure to explosives.
What injuries to the teeth are considered a maxillofacial trauma?
Teeth may be knocked out or loosened.
