Main groupings and categories for classifying the type of injury
| Main grouping | Category |
|---|---|
| Bone | Fracture |
| Other bone injuries | |
| Joint (non-bone) and ligament | Dislocation/subluxation |
| Sprain/ligament injury | |
| Lesion of meniscus, cartilage or disc | |
| Muscle and tendon | Muscle rupture/tear/strain/cramps |
| Tendon injury/rupture/tendinopathy/bursitis | |
| Haematoma/contusion/bruise | |
| Skin | Abrasion |
| Laceration | |
| Brain/spinal cord/ peripheral nervous system | Concussion (with or without loss of consciousness) |
| Structural brain injury | |
| Spinal cord compression/transection | |
| Nerve injury | |
| Other | Dental injuries |
| Visceral injuries | |
| Other injuries |