S28: Crushing injury of thorax and traumatic amputation of part of thorax
S28.0: Crushed chest
Crushing can occur when a strong pressure is exerted on part of the body. This can occur as a result of an accident or a blow, for example. Muscles, nerves, blood vessels or bones can be damaged as a result of crushing. It may be that this has not damaged your skin.
When the chest is crushed, you may no longer be able to move your upper body properly. You may have also pain at that location. There may also be bruising.
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