What it means
A broad term for tissue that is not bone or cartilage. A soft tissue injury is damage to muscles, tendons or ligaments, such as a sprain, strain or bruise. Soft tissue infections include cellulitis.
At a glance
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Related terms
musculoskeletal
Having to do with the muscles, bones, joints, tendons and ligaments.
contusion
A bruise: an injury that breaks small blood vessels under the skin or in an organ without breaking the skin.