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(S87) Crushing injury of lower leg
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34 733 in individuals diagnosis crushing injury of lower leg confirmed
Diagnosis crushing injury of lower leg is diagnosed Men are 59.78% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis crushing injury of lower leg
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis crushing injury of lower leg
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease crushing injury of lower leg - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 35-39, 60-69, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-34, 40-59, 70-94
Disease Features crushing injury of lower leg
Absence or low individual and public risk
Crushing injury of lower leg - what does this mean
Crushing injury of the lower leg occurs when a heavy object applies pressure to the lower leg, resulting in soft tissue damage, fractures, and sometimes even amputation. this type of injury is typically caused by motor vehicle or industrial accidents, or by falling objects.
What happens during the disease - crushing injury of lower leg
Crushing injury of the lower leg is caused by direct trauma to the leg, resulting in damage to the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bones of the leg. this trauma can cause bleeding, swelling, and bruising, as well as fractures, nerve damage, and tissue death. in severe cases, it can lead to amputation or even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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36 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Crushing injury of lower leg - Prevention
The best way to prevent crushing injuries of the lower leg is to practice proper safety measures when engaging in activities that may involve heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. wearing appropriate protective gear such as steel-toed boots, gloves, and other protective clothing can help reduce the risk of injury. additionally, proper body mechanics should be used when lifting and carrying heavy items, and the weight should be distributed evenly to avoid overstressing the lower leg muscles and bones.
Specified forms of the disease
| (S87.0) Crushing injury of knee |
| (S87.8) Crushing injury of other and unspecified parts of lower leg |