DocSym
β
Searchsearch
Search
(S29.9) Unspecified injury of thorax
More details coming soon
104 019 in individuals diagnosis unspecified injury of thorax confirmed
Diagnosis unspecified injury of thorax is diagnosed Men are 42.18% more likely than Women
73 946
Men receive the diagnosis unspecified injury of thorax
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
30 073
Women receive the diagnosis unspecified injury of thorax
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease unspecified injury of thorax - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 85-89
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features unspecified injury of thorax
Absence or low individual and public risk
Unspecified injury of thorax - what does this mean
Unspecified injury of the thorax is caused by a blunt or penetrating trauma to the chest wall, resulting in a disruption of the normal anatomy of the chest wall and/or the underlying organs. this can result in bruising, lacerations, fractures, and/or organ damage. depending on the severity of the injury, it can cause severe pain, difficulty breathing, and even death.
What happens during the disease - unspecified injury of thorax
Unspecified injury of the thorax is a type of trauma that occurs to the chest wall, ribs, or internal organs in the chest cavity. this injury can be caused by blunt force trauma, such as a car accident, or by penetrating trauma, such as a gunshot wound. depending on the severity of the injury, the patient may experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, and/or signs of internal bleeding. treatment may involve stabilizing the patient, surgery, and/or medications.
Clinical Pattern
More details coming soon
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to assess severity of injury
- X-ray imaging of the thorax
- CT scan to visualize the internal structures of the thorax
- Ultrasound to diagnose any fluid accumulation
- MRI to assess the extent of soft tissue damage
- Blood tests to check for infection
- Pulmonary function tests to assess lung function
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce inflammation and pain, and improve mobility.
- Rest and avoid strenuous activities
- Ice therapy to reduce inflammation
- Heat therapy to relax the muscles
- Physical therapy to improve mobility
- Medication to reduce pain and inflammation
- Supportive devices such as braces and splints
- Surgery to repair the injury
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
35 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Unspecified injury of thorax - Prevention
The best way to prevent unspecified injury of the thorax is to practice proper safety protocols, such as wearing protective gear while engaging in physical activities, using safety equipment when operating machinery, and avoiding contact sports. additionally, it is important to be aware of environmental hazards, such as sharp objects or hazardous materials, and to take steps to protect oneself from them.