Post-Traumatic Edema
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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 58 doctors who treat post-traumatic edema
Which specialist treats post-traumatic edema?
Post-traumatic edema can be treated by a physical therapist, who helps reduce swelling and restore mobility to the affected area. You can book an appointment with a physical therapist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in post-traumatic edema
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Montufar Martinez
Dr. Maripaz Domínguez Durán
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Alma Stephania Merino Guillen
Dr. Valeria Ibáñez Fernández
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
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 can be treated by a physical therapist, who helps reduce swelling and restore mobility to the affected area. You can book an appointment with a physical therapist near you.