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Contusion Discharge Instructions


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A contusion is also called a bruise. If you have a minor accident, you may see an area of skin discoloration. Small blood vessels break and leak blood under the skin. A fall, bump, or being hit can cause a bruise. ‚  


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What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
  • Place an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel over the injured part. Never put ice right on the skin. You may place the ice pack over the area every 2 hours to help the area feel better. Do not leave the ice on for more than 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
  • Rest the hurt body part on a couch or pillow above the level of your heart to lower swelling.
  • Do not rub your contusion. This may make it hurt more when you touch it. It may also make the area of contusion bigger.

What follow-up care is needed?


Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚  

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help with pain and swelling

Will physical activity be limited?


Physical activity may be limited based on where the contusion is found. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. Ask your doctor when you can go back to your normal activities and when you can return to work. ‚  

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


  • Avoid activities that might make you fall.
  • Wear or use equipment to protect yourself from being hurt.

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, wound that will not heal.
  • Swelling and pain that does not go away
  • New bleeding from the injured area or other areas
  • If you do not have feeling in the area that was hurt (numbness)
  • You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you what may help ease my pain.
  • I can tell you what I will do if the swelling and pain does not go away.

Where can I learn more?


American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ‚  
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00341 ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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