FreeMD® Leg Contusion Definition

Leg Contusion

Definition

Leg Contusion Definition

Common names:

Bruised Calf
Bruised Leg
Bruised Thigh
Calf Bruise
Calf Contusion
Leg Bruise
Leg Contusion
Thigh Bruise
Thigh Contusion

A person with a leg contusion has a bruise to the leg. A contusion may be caused by a blow to the leg, or it may be caused by a sprain, strain or fracture.

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Related Topics:

Ankle contusion
Knee contusion
Leg fracture
Leg injury
Leg pain (unilateral)
Leg sprain
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Knee injury
Leg injury
Leg injury above the knee
Leg injury below the knee

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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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Leg Contusion References:

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