
Contusions are bruises, and develop when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from blunt injury or a crush injury. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue color.

Pain, swelling, bluish discoloration, tenderness.

A history and physical exam will be performed. X-rays are used to rule out underlying fractures. When appropriate compartment pressures are measured to rule out compartment syndrome.

Treatment includes: ruling out other injuries, elevating and icing to reduce swelling, and immobilization with a splint to speed healing.
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