Blunt trauma
Blunt trauma (pronounced: /blʌnt ˈtrɔːmə/) is a type of physical trauma to a body part, either by impact, injury or physical attack. The term refers to the initial trauma, from which develops more specific types such as contusions, abrasions, lacerations, and/or bone fractures. Blunt trauma is contrasted with penetrating trauma, in which an object such as a bullet enters the body.
Etymology
The term "blunt trauma" originates from the English word "blunt", which means "having a broad or rounded end", and the Greek word "trauma", which means "wound".
Types of Blunt Trauma
Blunt trauma can be classified into three main types:
- Contusion - A bruise caused by blunt force trauma damaging tissue under the skin's surface.
- Abrasion - A wound caused by superficial damage to the skin, no deeper than the epidermis.
- Laceration - A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.
Related Terms
- Penetrating trauma - A type of trauma where an object pierces the skin and enters a tissue of the body, creating an open wound.
- Bone fracture - A medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone.
- Hematoma - A localized bleeding outside of blood vessels, due to either disease or trauma including injury or surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blunt trauma
- Wikipedia's article - Blunt trauma
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