Leg Stress Fracture, Tibia |
Liver Injury |
Neck Dislocation |
Neck Fracture |
Neck Sprain |
Neck Strain |
Nose Injury |
Pelvis Strain, Hip-Trunk |
Pelvis Strain, Ischium |
Perineum Contusion |
Rib Dislocation |
Rib Fracture |
Rib Sprain |
Rib Strain |
Shoulder-Blade (Scapula) Bursitis |
Shoulder-Blade (Scapula) Contusion |
Shoulder-Blade Fracture, Acromion |
Shoulder-Blade (Scapula) Fracture, Coracoid Process |
Shoulder-Blade (Scapula) Fracture, Glenoid Fossa |
Shoulder-Blade (Scapula) Fracture, Neck |
Shoulder-Blade (Scapula) Strain |
Shoulder Bursitis, Gleno-Humeral |
Shoulder Bursitis, Subacromial |
Shoulder Contusion |
Shoulder Dislocation |
Shoulder Sprain, Acromio-Clavicular |
Shoulder Sprain, Gleno-Humeral |
Shoulder Strain |
Shoulder Tendinitis & Tenosynovitis |
Skin Abrasion |
Skin Laceration |
Skin Puncture Wound |
Spine Fracture, Lower Thoracic & Lumber Region |
Spine Fracture, Sacrum |
Spine Fracture, Tailbone |
Spine Stress-Fracture, Neck or Back |
Spleen Rupture |
Thigh-Bone Fracture |
Thigh Contusion |
Thigh Hematoma |
Thigh Injury, Hamstring |
Thigh Strain, Quadriceps |
Thigh Strain |
Thumb Fracture |
Thumb Sprain |
Toe Dislocation |
Toe Exostosis |
Toe Fracture |
Tooth Injury & loss |
Wrist Contusion |
Wrist Dislocation, Lunate |
Wrist Dislocation, Radius or Ulna |
Wrist Ganglion |
Wrist Sprain |
Wrist Strain |
Wrist Tenosynovitis |
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Skin Laceration
A skin cut that has sharp or ragged edges. Athletic injuries are usually a combination of a contusion and a laceration, producing a bruised, jagged, irregular cut.
Body Parts Involved
Any part of the body.
Causes
Direct blow with a sharp or blunt object (boxer's glove, shoe, spike, cleat or sharp edge of another player's equipment).
Signs & Symptoms
- Cut of any type in the skin. Athletic injuries frequently produce lacerations at such a steep angle that they create flaps of skin.
- Pain at the lacerated site.
- Bleeding. This is especially heavy in lacerations of the scalp and forehead.
- Swelling, redness and tenderness around the laceration(sometimes).
Treatment
Note:- Follow your doctor's instructions. These instructions are supplemental.
First Aid
For risk bleeding:
- Cover the injured area With a cloth or your bare hands, if no cloth is available.
- Apply strong pressure directly to the laceration for 10 minutes while awaiting an ambulance or transportation to an emergency room.
- If direct pressure doesn't control brisk bleeding
and bleeding is from an arm or leg, use a light tourniquet. Make a tourniquet from a cloth or similar material. Wrap and tie
the tourniquet around the extremity, above the
wound. Place a stick or other rigid object
between the cloth and the extremity. Twist the
rigid object several times until the pressure is tight and bleeding stops. Note how long the tourniquet is in place so emergency medical personnel will know. Don't leave the tourniquet on longer than
20 minutes.
For wound care Without brisk bleeding:
- Clean the wound carefully With soap and water.
- The wound will be cleaned again and sutured in the doctor's office or an an emergency medical facility, usually under local anesthesia.
Continuing Care
- Keep the wound covered With a bandage and moderate compression for 2 days to help prevent fluid collection under the sutures.
- If the bandage gets wet,replace it and apply non-prescription antibiotic ointment.
- If bleeding occurs after suturing, control it by applying firm pressure to the wound with a facial tissue or clean cloth. Hold the pressure for 10 minutes.
- Prevent tetanus by getting a booster dose of
tetanus toxoid or human antitetanic serum.
- Protect a laceration with extra padding during contact sports until it heals.
Medication
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For minor discomfort, you may use non-prescription drugs such as acetaminophen. Don't use aspirin. It makes bleeding more likely.
- Your doctor may prescribe:
Antibiotics to fight infection.
Stronger pain medicine if needed.
Home Diet
During recovery from serious lacerations, eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, Cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity.
Diagnostic Measures
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Your own observation of symptoms.
- Medical history and physical exam by a doctor.
- X-rays of bones adjacent to the laceration to rule out fractures.
Prevention Tips
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Wear protective padding and equipment appropriate for your sport.
- Avoid playing on rough terrain when possible.
- Use seat belts in automobiles.
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