A bone bruise results from compressive forces incurred during an
injury. The damaged area occurs in the medullary portion
of the bone and can be accompanied by bleeding and
swelling.Bruises are often caused by falls, sports injuries, car
accidents, or blows received by other people or objects. Bruises
can last from days to months, with the bone bruise being the most
severe and painful.
Review Date: 05/01/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
