Post-Traumatic Edema treatment in Benito Juárez

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.