APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A Cork or Haematoma is usually caused by
A
A forceful twist of the knee
B
A collision with a player
C
Playing on uneven surfaces
D
Both A & C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Trauma is the primary cause of a hematoma. Trauma can be the result of a car accident, fall, broken bones, gunshot wound or head injury. Hematomas may also be caused by: Aneurysm.

Detailed explanation-2: -A subdural hematoma (collection of blood like clots) is a serious brain injury that can occur with any head traumatic accident including a serious head injury in athletics. Although exceedingly rare, other than a concussion, it is one of the most common major head injuries that can occur in athletics.

Detailed explanation-3: -An intracranial hematoma is a collection of blood within the skull. It’s usually caused by a blood vessel that bursts in the brain. It may also be caused by trauma such as a car accident or fall. The blood may collect in the brain tissue or underneath the skull, pressing on the brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Subdural haematomas are usually caused by a head injury. Head injuries that cause subdural haematomas are often severe, such as from a car crash, fall or violent assault. Minor bumps to the head can also lead to a subdural haematoma in a few cases.

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