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A contusion, of any size, shape, or cause, is a bruise. A bruise occurs when a force injures small blood vessels under the skin. Capillaries leak blood, which settles into the tissues causing black and blue coloration.

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What does contusion mean?

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What contusion mean?

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What is an osseous contusion?

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Is a contusion is a bruise or hemorrhage with a break in the skin?

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