The prognosis of contusions is a matter of every day importance, and it is sometimes extremely difficult to prognosticate accurately.
Contusions of tissues that cannot be given physiologic rest, such as the thoracic wall, and the respiratory muscles, respond less promptly to treatment.
Injury to nerves inducing paralysis, contusions of blood–vessels leading to secondary hemorrhage or gangrene, may thus, without sufficient circumspection, be overlooked on the first admission to hospital.
So, also, though powerless to carry away a limb, it may cause comminuted fractures of bones and extensive contusions of the softer structures.
In severe contusions associated with great tension of the skin--for example, over the front of the tibia or around the ankle--blisters often form on the surface and constitute a possible avenue of infection.
In all contusions accompanied by extravasation, there is marked swelling of the area involved, as well as pain and tenderness.
In some instances contusions set up suppurative inflammation, and an abscess forms between the parietal and glandular layer of the peritoneum.
These symptoms succeed to attacks of hepatic colic, perforation of the stomach or intestine, and contusions of the abdominal wall.
Direct perihepatitis arises from traumatic causes--from contusions of the right hypochondrium by spent balls, blows and falls, etc.
Contusions and injuries of the bowel by sudden pressure or shock to the abdominal wall may lead to intestinal inflammation.
We interpret that these later contusions were brought about when the disruptive force of the injury pushed that portion of the brain against the relative intact skull.
It was approximately two centimeters in length and rather oblique, with the loss of tissue, and some considerable contusions at the margins.
So we feel that, had this missile not made its path in that fashion, the wound made by Doctor Perry in the neck would not have been able to produce, wouldn't have been able to produce, these contusions of the musculature of the neck.
The sea-water had almost entirely excoriated the skin of our lower extremities; we were covered with contusions or wounds, which, irritated by the salt water, extorted from us the most piercing cries.
Contusions of Bone# are almost of necessity associated with a similar injury of the overlying soft parts.
In contusions of the lower part of the neck the cords of the brachial plexus may be injured.
But finally the fever left him, and the danger was over, although the recovery was very long, because he had two ribs and a jawbone fractured, besides terrible contusions in various parts of his body.
Where fractures of the body of the scapula occur, heavy contusions have been the cause as a rule, and serious injury is done the subject; consequently, treatment of fracture of the body of the scapula is seldom successfully practised.
The country horse is not subjected to the uncertain footing of the slippery pavement, nor to injuries which compare with those caused by contusions sustained in falling upon asphalt or cobble-stones.
Contusions and lacerations of the forearm are of frequent occurrence in horses and are troublesome cases to handle; particularly is this noticeable where extensive laceration of the parts occurs.
The noninfectious inflammation of bursae and thecae usually result from contusions or strains and generally run their course without becoming infective in character, where vitality and resistance of the subject are normal.
Therefore, in many instances, lameness is more pronounced in contusions of the anterior brachial region than where tissues have been divided more or less keenly.
The chief causes of non-infective arthritis of the fetlock joint are irritations from concussion and contusions due to interfering.
Fracture of the other tarsal bones are very seldom observed but may be occasioned by contusions wherein multiple or comminuted fractures are produced, such as are to be seen in small animals.
Because of the force of contusions usually required to effect humeral fracture, the manner in which the bone is broken, with respect to direction, is variable.
In the Philippines it is used extensively as a diaphoretic and emmenagogue and in icterus, intestinal colic and dysmenorrhoea; externally for skin diseases, contusions and atonic ulcers.
The root bark is pounded up and applied locally in orchitis and in severe contusions with supposed fracture of the bones; native charlatans pretend to cure the latter condition by this treatment.
The bruised leaves are applied locally to contusions to reduce the swelling.
Externally it is used as a wash for contusions and ulcers.
The bruised leaves are used as a poultice for abscesses, contusions and on the temples for headache.
It is used in the treatment of contusions and sprains and is edible when mixed with cocoanut milk.
Contusions and lacerations are often attended with worse phaenomena, and with more fatal consequences, than fractures.
Jones received this full in his eyes, and it had infinitely a stronger effect on him than all the contusions which he had received before.
The hospital ticket, April 13, said: deafness and multiple contusions from shell explosion.
He sustained no contusions but became completely mute.
The internal Treatment of Contusions is exactly the same with that of Wounds; only that in these Cases the best Drink is the Prescription, No.
And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
They could only end by holding up both hands, rolling their eyes, shrugging their shoulders, and then mutely pointing to the various cuts, scratches and contusions that decorated their faces.
I have almost always happily cured contusions of this kind.
The surrounding tissues and skin are so weakened in vitality and structure by the contusions that stitches will not hold; they only irritate the parts.
Phlebitis may be induced by contusions or direct injuries, an extension of inflammation from surrounding tissue, such as in abscess, formation of tumor, or malignant growth.
As external causes we have acids and alkalies, freezing and burning, contusions and continuous pressure that interrupt the circulation.
We find in severecontusions an infiltration of blood into the surrounding tissues: disorganization and mortification follow, and involve often the deeper seated structures.
The baron, who had attained some knowledge of surgery in the campaign, carefully washed her wounds, closed them with plaister, and dressed the contusions with a very efficacious ointment that he had by him.
To account for the injury of her hand and the contusions about her, Amalia, clever in lying, invented a story that the doctor believed, or pretended to believe.
May Echymoses or Contusionsconsisting of extravasated Blood, be esteem'd as Phlegmons?
This Balsam serves to incarnate and consolidate all sorts of Wounds and Ulcers: It is likewise us'd in Fractures and Dislocations of the Bones; as also to cure the Contusions and Wounds of the Nerves.
One of his eyes was bloodshot, and surrounded by a wide area of discolouration, and he was conscious of several painful contusionson other portions of his body.
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