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What is Crush Injury?

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 objects. Damage related to crush injuries include: Bleeding Bruising Compartment syndrome Fracture Laceration (open wound) See also: Smashed fingers Wounds

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What is Crush Injury?

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 objects.

Damage related to crush injuries include:

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crushed!
I had to tell you my sad story, so you all can help keep me motivated! My husband and I are training for a 1/2 marthon as some of you know Aug 31st and my husband was going to do the Marine Core O...
- Posted On August 2, 2008 09:44:49 AM
  ...te and you don't want to have a chronic injury. THe more rest he does now the better in the long run!!! Good luck on your running....Keep up the good work. Read More
- Posted On August 2, 2008 03:56:36 PM
  ... been training for 2 months prior to my injury and so was able to make a comeback. Make sure he rests and slowly eases back into it when he's ready and you guys should be fine!!! Read More
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- Posted On March 16, 2008 02:14:06 PM
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- Posted On April 9, 2009 12:37:00 PM
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- Posted On May 28, 2008 01:59:41 PM
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Day 30 something (??) Chest Shoulder Tri
... I am back full strength since my thumb injury 2 weeks ago. Pushups owned me today. I struggled on most... no... on all of them! I really wanted to give this new fave my all today but I could...
- Posted On February 23, 2009 01:00:55 PM
  AAAAAHHHHHHH!...Consider yourself yelled at....rofl...:-D.... Really Glad your thumb is better! Now about that Saboteur.......Yeah....Good Luck with that!!! .. Read More
- Posted On February 23, 2009 01:14:05 PM
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I GIVE UP
New strategy, guys, because I'm sick to death of all this crap...watching what I eat, going to the gym, worrying about calories, denying myself everything good. So I've decided to go a new route. ...
- Posted On April 1, 2008 07:53:38 AM
  ...ey do as little as possible. Hence the crushing of my right thumb. All the other injuries also were very pleasant, and cost me a good amount of money because workmans comp when it finally does ... Read More
- Posted On April 1, 2008 06:38:39 AM
  I'm not really sure what to say... Read More
MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL!
Happy MONDAY! Time to take on a NEW WEEK! How did you you do last week? Have a nice weekend? What's in store for this week? Remember, your posts a...
- Posted On May 18, 2009 11:38:08 AM
  ...l injury, fractured vertebrae, with one crushed. Paralyzed from the chest down. NOT A GOOD WEEKEND!! Please put him on your prayer lists!! Read More
- Posted On May 18, 2009 04:34:52 AM
  I hope everyone had a nice weekend!!! It poured here yesterday and I was riding in a horse show. Thank goodness I am a wash wear kind of girl. I ended up chapion in both of my divisions ... Read More
Pro soccer player totals is Ferarri in crash. Very lucky
- Posted On January 13, 2009 07:57:58 AM
  ...437c.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo escaped injury after crashing his Ferrari on the way to training with Manchester United on Thursday morning. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the Portugu... Read More
- Posted On January 13, 2009 08:09:13 AM
  OH NO----my crush crashed That's great that is ok!!! Read More

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