What is a Contusion?
This type of injury is very common in contact sports. An impact to the muscles can cause more damage than might be expected and should be treated with respect. The muscle is crushed against the bone. If not treated correctly or if treated too aggressively then myositis ossificans may result. There are two types of contusion: Intramuscular which is a tearing of the muscle within the sheath that surrounds it. This means that the initial bleeding may stop early (within hours) because of increased pressure within the muscle however the fluid is unable to escape as the muscle sheath prevents it. The result is considerable loss of function and pain which can take days or weeks to recover. There is not likely to be any bruising with this type – especially in the early stages. Intermuscular which is a tearing of the muscle and part of the sheath surrounding it. This means that the initial bleeding will take longer to stop especially if cold therapy or ice is not applied. However recovery is of
A contusion, also called a bruise, is a result of bleeding into your child’s soft tissue, muscle, or bone. It is an injury that can happen when a body part hits or is hit by a blunt (not sharp) object. A bruise occurs when the blood vessels in your child’s skin or muscles are damaged. A bruise in the skin is seen as a change in skin color. A muscle bruise happens when muscle cells are damaged and causes bleeding in the muscle. A bone bruise is when a bone is damaged or hurt without it being broken. Most bruises get better without treatment. Your child’s caregiver will tell you if your child needs his bruises treated. Treatment may help decrease pain and swelling, and can help the injured area heal. What causes a contusion? A bruise may be caused by a fall, bump, or direct blow, such as being kicked or hit. Bruises are common in contact sports, such as football and hockey. Young children may slip, trip, and fall as they learn to crawl or walk. This can cause bruising. A bruise may also
A contusion is injury to the muscle, bone or soft tissue of the body. It usually results from blunt force trauma, and certain types of contusions are simply called bruises. Most people won’t make it through life without the occasional bruise that might occur from bumping into something. More serious injuries that affect bone or muscle can be very significant, but a small simple bruise is usually of little concern. As mentioned, there are three different types of contusion that may occur. Soft tissue contusions cause skin discoloration, as blood vessels may bleed directly under the skin. This can create a virtual rainbow of colors and a bruise might look brown, red, blue, purple, or yellow. Provided the contusion is small and not located in a potentially dangerous area, like the head, it may require no treatment at all. Bruising may be minimized by using ice or a cold pack directly after an injury occurs. Sometimes people appear to get soft tissue contusion types regularly. They may not
