What is by far the MOST common type of trauma the body sustains?
A. Long bone fractures.
B. Soft tissue injuries.
C. Head injuries.
D. Sprains.
Answer: B. Soft tissue injuries.
Soft tissue injuries are by far the most common form of trauma. Millions of patients present to emergency departments annually with soft tissue wounds. Injuries to the soft tissues, skin, muscles and nerves are often dramatic but are rarely life threatening. However they are serious if they involve large vessels or organs or if they lead to airway or breathing compromise, uncontrolled bleeding or shock.
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