Grinding and compression forces can cause crushing injuries of tissues. This form of injury may cause total or partial amputation of the affected body part for example limb. It may also be associated with avulsion and/or stretch laceration. No info on this case.
Head trauma from a crushing brain injury occurs when the brain and skull are crushed—usually between two hard objects. The more forceful the crushing is, the more severe damage will be. Head trauma from a crushing brain injury is typically the most damaging and life-threatening variety of traumatic brain injury.
Fig.1 Crush laceration of the head.
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