Condition
Crush injury
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 8 February 20051 min read
Key points
- A crush injury occurs when a body part is subjected to a high degree of force or pressure, usually after being squeezed between two heavy or immobile objects.
- Damage related to crush injury includes: laceration (open wound), fracture, bleeding, bruising, compartment syndrome, and others.
- Also, see information related to the part of the body involved in the crush injury and the discussion of wounds.
Definition
A crush injury occurs when a body part is subjected to a high degree of force or pressure, usually after being squeezed between two heavy or immobile objects. Damage related to crush injury includes: laceration (open wound), fracture, bleeding, bruising, compartment syndrome, and others.
See information on smashed fingers. Also, see information related to the part of the body involved in the crush injury and the discussion of wounds.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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