FreeMD® Knee Contusion Definition

Knee Contusion

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Knee Contusion Definition

Common names:

Bruised Knee
Contusion to the Knee
Knee Bruise
Knee Contusion

A person with a knee contusion has a bruise to the soft tissue over the knee joint. A contusion may be caused by a blow to the knee, or may be caused by a knee sprain or fracture.

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Related Topics:

Knee dislocation
Knee fracture
Knee injury
Knee pain (unilateral)
Knee sprain
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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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