Most people are familiar with the bruising, discoloration, and swelling that occurs with a blow to muscles and soft tissue. However, what people may not realize is that bones can also become bruised.
Bruises can last from days to months and vary from mild to severe. Bone bruises are among the most serious and most painful. Bone bruises usually heal in a couple of months, although larger bone bruises may take longer.
Contents of this article:
- What is a bone bruise?
- Types of bone bruise
- Causes of bone bruise
- Diagnosing a bone bruise
- Treatments for a bone bruise
