Injury

Spinal injury - Overview

University of Maryland — Your spinal cord contains the nerves that carry messages between your brain and body. The cord passes through your neck and back. A spinal cord injury is very serious because it can cause paralysis below the site of the injury. When someone has a ...More…

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury of the knee - ...

University of Maryland — Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) extends from the upper-inside surface of the shin bone to the bottom-inside ...More…

Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury - Overview

University of Maryland — Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the outside of the knee. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) extends from the top outside surface of the fibula (the bone on the outside of ...More…

Genital injury - Overview

University of Maryland — A genital injury is an injury to the genitals or perineum, the area between the legs. Genital injuries can be very painful and can bleed heavily. It can affect the reproductive organs as well as the bladder and urethra. The amount of damage can ...More…

Electrical injury - Overview

University of Maryland — An electrical injury can occur to the skin or internal organs when a person is directly exposed to an electrical current. The human body is a good conductor of electricity. Direct contact with electrical current can be fatal. While some ...More…

Crush injury - Overview

University of Maryland — A crush injury occurs when a body part is subjected to a high degree of force or pressure, usually after being squeezed between two heavy objects. Crush injury - Overview, A crush injury occurs when a body part is subjected to a high degree of ...More…

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury - Overview

University of Maryland — Cruciate ligament injury - posterior; PCL injury; Knee injury - posterior cruciate ligament (PCL); Hyperextended knee A posterior cruciate ligament injury is a partial or complete tearing or stretching of any part of the posterior cruciate ...More…

Head injury - Overview

University of Maryland — A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. The injuries can range from a minor bump on the skull to serious brain injury. Head injury is classified as either closed or open (penetrating). Every year, millions ...More…

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury - Overview

University of Maryland — Cruciate ligament injury - anterior; ACL injury; Knee injury - anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) An anterior cruciate ligament injury is extreme stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or ...More…

Whiplash - Overview

University of Maryland — Whiplash is when the soft tissues of the neck are injured by a sudden jerking or "whipping" of the head. This type of motion strains the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion. When a vehicle stops suddenly in a .. ...More…

Sunburn first aid - Overview

University of Maryland — Sunburn is from over-exposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. While the symptoms are usually temporary (such as red skin that is painful to the touch), the skin damage is often permanent and can have serious long-term health effects, ...More…

Shock - Overview

University of Maryland — Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires immediate medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly. Shock can be caused by any condition ...More…