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Hand Contusion Definition
Common names:
  • Bruised Hand
  • Hand Bruise
  • Hand Contusion
A person with a hand contusion has a bruise to the soft tissues of the hand. Images

A bruise is a collection of blood beneath the skin, caused by blood vessels that have broken at the time of an injury. A contusion may be caused by a blow to the hand, a sprain or a fracture.

Other hand injuries include:
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Last Updated: Sep 3, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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