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.
Yes
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.
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.
trauma
trauma specialist
concussions, torn ligaments, trauma
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.
Maxillofacial trauma includes injuries to any of the bony or fleshy structures of the face.
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 exposure to explosives.
Teeth may be knocked out or loosened.
Roszalina Ramli has written: 'Atlas of craniomaxillofacial trauma' -- subject(s): Atlases, Maxilla, Craniocerebral Trauma, Handbooks, manuals, Face, Maxillofacial Injuries, Handbooks, Surgery, Wounds and injuries, Physical Examination, Soft Tissue Injuries, Intensive Care, Methods