what is the difference between contussion and concussion?
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concussion is a head injury and contusions are bruises. Here is some more info from wikipedia.org
Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is the most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury. A milder type of diffuse axonal injury, concussion involves a transient loss of mental function. It can be caused by acceleration or deceleration forces, or by a direct blow. Concussion is generally not associated with penetrating injuries.
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Bruise ICD-10 S00 - S90
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A bruise or contusion or ecchymosis is a kind of injury, usually caused by blunt impact, in which the capillaries are damaged, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding tissue. They often induce pain but are not normally dangerous. Sometimes, however, bruises can be serious, leading to hematoma, or can be associated with serious injuries, including fractures and internal bleeding. Minor bruises are easily recognized by their characteristic blue or purple color in the days following the injury.
The word "bruise" is also used for fruit — a fruit is considered bruised when an impact breaks its internal water-containing structures, leading to a soft spot. More generally, "bruise" is used metaphorically to mean any minor injury: one's ego might be "bruised" if one's painting was not included in a gallery showing, for example. The implication is that the injury is painful but minor and will recover on its own.
The presence of bruises may be seen in patients with platelet or coagulation disorders. Unexplained bruising may be a warning sign of child abuse or serious medical problems, such as leukemia and meningoccocal infection. Anybody with unexplained bruising needs urgent examination by a doctor.
The extent of bruising depends on many factors. The state of the tissue (tensed muscle versus relaxed muscle, for example) can make a large difference, as can the effect of being crushed against underlying bone. People also vary in the sturdiness of their capillaries — some people bruise more easily than others. A deficiency in Vitamin C can make a person more susceptible to bruises.
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CONTUSSION-deep bruise
CONCUSSION-subderal hemtoma blood on the brain
a contusion is a bruise on the body.
concussion refers specifically to bruising
of the brain.
a concussion is suffered when you bang your head severly; a contusion is usually a bruise suffered somewhere on your body such as an arm or leg.
Contussion is bruising of the brain parenchyma. The majority of them occur in the frontal and temporal lobes. Multiple low density areas and punctate hemorrhages will be noted on the CT of the head. Complications may include cerebral edema and transtentorial herniation. The goal of treatment should be to treat the increased intracranial pressure. The prognosis is guarded.
Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is the most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury. A milder type of diffuse axonal injury, concussion involves a transient loss of mental function. It can be caused by acceleration or deceleration forces, or by a direct blow. Concussion is generally not associated with penetrating injuries.
contusion
n 1: an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration [syn: bruise] 2: the action of bruising; "the bruise resulted from a contusion"
con·cus·sion
1 : a hard blow or collision
2 : a condition resulting from the stunning, damaging, or shattering effects of a hard blow; especially : a jarring injury of the brain resulting in disturbance of cerebral function and sometimes marked by permanent damage
A contusion is more commonly know as a bruise. A concussion is a pretty good blow to the head.
i assume the first word you desire to define is, "contusion".
con·tu·sion (kən-tū'zhən, -tyū'-) pronunciation
n.
An injury in which the skin is not broken; a bruise.
con·cus·sion (kən-kŭsh'ən) pronunciation
n.
1. A violent jarring; a shock. See synonyms at collision.
2. An injury to an organ, especially the brain, produced by a violent blow and followed by a temporary or prolonged loss of function.
contusion -- capillaries sustain damage. usually a blunt force trauma thing. as a result you get bleeding in surrounding tissues.
if you get a bad enough one you might move up to hematoma.
concussion -- your brain actually smacks against your skull. fortunately there's the CSF factor that keeps it from doing much damage to the physical structure of the brain.
I think the second word is, "contusion".
This is a bruise, a term usually applied to more serious damage from a blow or accident.
Concussion can be caused by the same.
The brain has been shaken within the skull, such as boxers often sustain.
contusion is a heamatoma ie a bruise, with laceration ie cut, concussion is a post traumatic condition after a serious blow to the head. Generally slight swelling to the brain and a bruise to the affected area...both can be serious
Any head injury caused by a violent blow is referred to as a concussion. it usually results in loss of consciousness.
contussion must be concussion with a "t"!
anyways .. i guess you are talking about "contusion". it is a bruising ijury which does not break the skin. it is is caused when blood vessels are damaged or broken as the result of a bump or hit to the skin.
A concussion is a jarring of the the brain which can cause prolonged headaches and sort term memory loss.
A contusion is brusing meaning that there is bleeding involved in and or around the brain this is much more serious and can result in very serious complications i.e loss of sight, hearing, ability to move,or speak. they also can cause death. Hope that helps reaper out..............
Simplest way to say it is:
A contusion is a bruise.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain.
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