| | | | | strained as a result of car accident trauma can also |
| There is almost nothing worse than the hassle | | | | cause significant lingering pain. |
| associated with car accidents. From dealing with | | | | · Neck sprains – When the tissue bands that |
| insurance companies—both yours and the other | | | | connect bones (ligaments) are torn or stretched, |
| driver’s—to addressing any health and injury | | | | sprains can occur. This leads to stiffness and a dull |
| issues that might have arisen as a result of the | | | | ache. Whiplash is the more common term for this |
| accident, these incidents can be complicated, tedious, | | | | type of injury. |
| costly and painful. | | | | |
| | | | Upper and Lower Limb Injuries |
| Back and Neck Injuries | | | | As one would guess limbs and extremities are |
| A variety of injuries can result from automobile | | | | vulnerable in car accidents. Fractures to hands, |
| accidents, and back and neck strain are among the | | | | arms, shoulders, forearms, fingers and wrists often |
| most common. Neck and back troubles arising from | | | | require splints or casts. Sometimes surgery is |
| car accidents can take a variety of forms: | | | | needed. Therapy may be essential after either of |
| · Pinched nerves – Often the trauma of an | | | | these to maximize strength and range of motion. |
| accident will squeeze nerves, causing muscle | | | | Rotator cuffs are also commonly injured in car |
| weakness and tingling and numbness of the skin. | | | | accidents. MRI scanning procedures identify rotator |
| · Herniated Disc - Sudden stops or an impact from | | | | cuff issues, but these tests are costly, so doctors |
| behind can jolt discs out of their proper positioning. | | | | often allow patients to finish their physical therapy |
| This condition is commonly known as a “slipped | | | | before ordering an MRI. Reconstructive shoulder |
| disc” or "ruptured disc." To compare our anatomy | | | | surgery is essential for severe shoulder injuries. |
| to a jelly donut, in these injuries, the jelly gets | | | | Hips, knees, heels, ankles, feet and legs are equally at |
| squished out of the donut. When the injury is close | | | | risk and often damaged in car accidents. Ankle |
| to the spinal canal, the “jelly” presses against | | | | sprains, Achilles tendon injuries, ligament damage and |
| the spine, leading to a numb feeling and pain beside | | | | stress fractures are common. Fractures often |
| the nerve. Chemicals leaking from the ruptured disc | | | | require a cast or surgery. Sometimes actual hip |
| can irritate the nerve and bring on more pain. | | | | replacements or knee arthroplasty is needed. |
| · Strained neck muscles – Muscles stretched or | | | | |