The thorax, which in everyday life is often referred to as the chest, forms a protective space for the heart, lungs and other organs of the person and is responsible for important functions of the organism. Thus, it is all the more important to detect diseases in the thoracic region at an early stage and … Thorax: Structure, Function & Diseases
Definition In medicine, a bone contusion is an injury to the bone that cannot be described as a fracture. This causes oedema, i.e. fluid accumulation in the bone itself or between bone and periosteum, as well as so-called microfractures. Microfractures are the smallest fractures of the bone building blocks. Bone contusions are also called bone … Bone Bruise
Various localizations on bones and joints Bone contusion can occur in all bones and joints and can cause different symptoms or pain depending on the location. A bruise on the knee can be caused both by an acute injury and by chronic strain. The former include in particular bumping the knee against a hard object, … Various localizations on bones and joints | Bone Bruise
Therapy The basic therapy of a bone contusion consists – as with all sports injuries – mainly of protection, cooling and compression. With regard to cooling, it should be noted that the affected area should not be cooled continuously, but rather briefly for a few minutes at a time. In mild cases, these measures, supplemented … Therapy | Bone Bruise
Pain in the area of the chest (chest pain when breathing) is one of the most frequently complained about complaints and can be an expression of various diseases. By no means is this pain always a sign of lung disease, as most lay people mistakenly assume. Causes Diseases of the pleura and lung, are characterized … Chest Pain and Pain when Breathing: Causes, Treatment & Help
