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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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Review Date: .6/6/2008

Reviewed By: John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Director of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine Akron General Medical Center and Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.6/6/2008

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    • Posted On May 27, 2008 11:48:12 AM

      ...ng, pain from the procedure, infection, injury to the head of the penis, and penile sensation deficits. Children who are circumcised are also at increased risk of meatitis, or inflammation of th... Read More

    • Posted On June 6, 2008 12:44:01 AM

      ...ctually always had a cute guy who had a crush on me ( starting from 3rd grade). I think it was like that because back then I thought I was absolutely beautiful (even when I obviously wasn't). It... Read More

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    • Posted On March 4, 2008 09:15:08 AM

      ...x 12 30 x 10 30 x 10 35 x 8 Skull Crushers 55 x 12 60 x 10 65 x 10 Preacher Curl 45 x 12 55 x 8 55 x 8 55 x 8 One Arm Cable Curls 25 x 12 30 x 10 30 x 10 Standing DB Ham... Read More

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      ...es of my meniscus due to a martial arts injury. Within 6 weeks I was running, and within 12 weeks I was back to pushing 100%. Also, before the surgery I was doing this routine for a full year ... Read More

  • The last post is the winner...


    • Posted On December 4, 2007 09:22:36 AM

      Hi everyone, I'm new compared to alot of people and I've been involved in a few serious topics recently, I just thought I'd say that the last person to post here is the winner... talk about anythin... Read More

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  • What do you think people at the gym would nickname you?


    • Posted On April 8, 2009 01:17:14 PM

      ...ex Shorts" woman. To add insult to injury, IW3+PBISWLSS's pant color of choice is white. I'd probably be called "Girl that Lip Syncs Expressively", since I really get into the mu... Read More

    • Posted On April 9, 2009 12:37:00 PM

      ...ex Shorts" woman. To add insult to injury, IW3+PBISWLSS's pant color of choice is white. I'd probably be called "Girl that Lip Syncs Expressively", since I really get into the mu... Read More

  • The best and fastest strength gains I've ever made...


    • Posted On July 11, 2008 11:07:39 AM

      ...ry”. Picture somebody who has had an injury and needs rehab in order to walk again. At least right after the injury, their muscles are every bit as strong as they ever were, it’s simply th... Read More

    • Posted On July 12, 2008 08:13:18 AM

      ...rength", a #1 and #1.5 Captains of Crush gripper (working my way up to closing the #1.5), and have constructed a few other pieces suggested in John's book. Read More

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    ...ctions to restore movement after spinal injury. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS MEANS FOR TYPE I (Juvenile Diabetes) RESEARCH. Why is my life any less worth saving than that of an embryo? Who ...

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      ...earch can move forward with spinal cord injuries and spina bifida!! Means mucho to my Maddie. *** Becks...I had to listen to Jan and Stites pontificate for like an HOUR Saturday night abou... Read More

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Crush Injury Blogs

Break.com video/pain of the week: Flag man at motocross event gets crushed

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Is This Just The Year of LeBron?

Seriously... this guy can do no wrong.  A step-back, fade-away from just over half court?  Are you kidding me? This is just shaping up to be his year.  MVP... injury riddled Celtics... preferential treatment... it all just feels like this...

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Rookie Phemon Adrian Peterson went down with a serious looking knee-injury in the 3rd quarter of Sunday’s 34-0 loss to the Packers. Peterson was on pace to crush rookie running records this season. But now it appears that he will not crush those...

Man-Curse of the Week

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johnarobertson: @sarahdawley Urlacher injury has killed the D... need to upgrade O-line and we need a WR. Still hope the Bears crush you :)

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