What is meant by 'direct trauma'?

'Direct trauma' refers to physical harm that occurs as a result of a specific impact or force applied directly to the body. This can happen through various scenarios, such as a blow from a fist, a collision in sports, or falling onto a hard surface. The defining factor in direct trauma is the immediate and localized injury that often results, such as bruises, fractures, or lacerations.

In contrast, psychological impacts from an event, as suggested in another option, address mental health aspects and are not related to physical injuries. Similarly, indirect forms of injury from overuse and gradual wear and tear refer to conditions developed over time, often due to repetitive motions or chronic stress on the tissues, and thus do not fit the definition of direct trauma as they do not involve an immediate impact or singular event causing injury.