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SOFT TISSUE INJURY DR. TARIK S. ALNOGOMI MGH 25/8/1437 H ER
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SOFT TISSUE INJURY
DR. TARIK S. ALNOGOMIMGH 25/8/1437 H
ER
Soft tissue … ???
Abrasion
Laceration
Contusion.
Avulsions
Punctures
Sprain
Strain
Ecchymosis
Hematoma
Amputations
• Four factors to consider when assessing MOI• traveling approximately 50 MPH • fall from standing • fall from height of 15 feet • landed on concrete floor
TERMS
• Abrasion
• Damage to the superficial layer of skin as a result of rubbing or scraping across a rough or hard surface.
• — Soft tissue that is either torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap.
• compartment syndrome — An elevation of pressure within the compartment that contains muscles, nerves and vessels.
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