Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Crush injury
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A crush injury is injury by an object that causes compression of the body.This form of injury is common following a natural disaster or after some form of trauma from a deliberate attack. Common concerns after an injury of this type are rhabdomyolysis and crush syndrome.
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