During a softball game Val gets hit on the chest by a line drive. Once she returns to the dug-out she decides to check her injury and sees damages to the small vessels and capillaries resulting in blood collection and pooling in a limited space. What kind of injury did she sustain?

MUSCLE INJURY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Contusion
B	Avulsion
C	Abrasion
D	Puncture

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Wounds should initially be managed by direct pressure, followed by elevation, pressure dressing and pressure bandage. Should these methods fail to control the bleeding, the Sports PT must consider pressure point application or in extreme cases, the use of a tourniquet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Avulsion – A wound caused by a tearing force in which tissue is torn away from its normal position. May bleed profusely depending on the size and location. The tissue is often completely detached.

Detailed explanation-3: -An avulsion is an injury in which the skin is torn completely away from a body part or is left hanging as a flap.

Detailed explanation-4: -Treatment: Clean minor abrasions with soap and water. Minor or superficial abrasions should heal in a short period of time. Your wound may need to be closed with sutures or a skin adhesive. Let your health care provider know if you have any allergies or have had a reaction to general or local anesthetics.

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MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

MUSCLE INJURY