Hip Injury

Information - Types of Injuries

Types of Injuries

  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Dislocations (bone out of joint)
  • Sprains - Stretches and tears of ligaments
  • Strains - Stretches and tears of muscles (pulled muscle)
  • Contusion (bruise) - A direct blow or crushing injury resulting in bruising of the skin, muscle, and underlying bone.

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