Crushing Injury of the Lower Leg
$74.97
Definition:
An injury caused by a crushing blow to the lower leg is different from all other injuries in the amount and unpredictability of the damage that is caused, the amount of scar tissue and the time required for healing.
Symptoms- Pain in the lower leg
- Loss of ROM in the lower leg
- Laceration
- Possible fracture
Causes- Motor vehicle accident
- Direct blow
- Heavy object falling lower leg
- Heavy object rolling lower leg
Treatment- Wound care
- ROM and stretching exercises to lower leg
- Lower extremity strengthening
- Gait program
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