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Arm or Leg Trauma (Injury)

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Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain
Torus Fracture
Torus Fracture
  • Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament.
  • Injuries to arms and legs.
    Types of injuries include the following:
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Dislocations (bone out of joint)
  • Sprains - stretches and tears of ligaments
  • Strains - stretches and tears of muscles (e.g., pulled muscle)
  • Muscle overuse injuries from sports or exercise (e.g., shin splints of lower leg)
  • Muscle bruise from a direct blow (e.g., thigh muscles)
  • Bone bruise from a direct blow (e.g., hip or elbow)

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