Post-Traumatic Edema
Post-traumatic edema is the accumulation of fluid and swelling that appears in an area of the body after an injury, blow, or surgery. It is a response of the body to tissue damage and is usually localized around the affected region.
Common symptoms: It is recognized by swelling, a feeling of heaviness, local warmth, discomfort, or limited ability to move the injured joint or muscle.
When should you see a doctor? If the swelling does not decrease, the pain increases, or movement becomes difficult, it is worth an evaluation to guide recovery.
Which specialist treats it? The physical therapist and the physical medicine and rehabilitation physician accompany the functional recovery process after an injury and can guide the management of post-traumatic edema. A professional evaluation helps plan rehabilitation appropriately.
Data on 6 doctors who treat post-traumatic edema
Specialties that treat post-traumatic edema
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in post-traumatic edema
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Jose Luis Pinal Saenz
Dra. Angelina Gutierrez Ochoa
Dra. Andrea Martínez Ordinola
Dra. María Alejandra Gabilondo García
Dr. Yunuen Alanís Villanueva
Dra. Liliana Peralta Pérez
Dr. Sarimar Mazón Figueroa
Dra. Gabriela Torres
Dra. Daniela Flores Díaz
Dra. Fabiola Valencia
Dra. Fernanda Luna Ramirez
Dra. Vanesa Carreto
Dr. Daniel Edman Harris Howard
Dr. Elizabeth Pozos Alvarado
Dr. Nancy Recio Alvarez
Dr. Moisés Cruz Sepúlveda
Dr. Eduardo Antonio Núñez González
Dr. Itzel Daniela Cortez Hernández
Dra. Andrea Rios Rosales
Frequently asked questions
What is post-traumatic edema?
Post-traumatic edema is the accumulation of fluid and swelling that appears in an area of the body after an injury, blow, or surgery. It is a response of the body to tissue damage and is usually localized around the affected region.
Which doctor treats post-traumatic edema?
Post-Traumatic Edema is usually treated by specialists in physiotherapist, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist.