Auto Injury Treatment Options
The first step in physically healing from an accident is seeking out auto injury care. The type of injury and the severity of the injury will affect the treatment plan you need to heal from an accident.
Receiving a diagnosis is important! To help make the process a little easier and less stressful, here is a short guide that will outline the various evaluations and treatment options a doctor may recommend to treat your auto injury.
Diagnostic Imaging and Evaluations
Digital X-Rays
An X-ray is a quick and inexpensive test that doctors run to detect injuries such as a broken bone or a dislocated joint. Doctors often use an X-ray for an auto injury as a place to start before they run a more comprehensive scan.
MRI
MRIs produce a precise and detailed image of the body. An MRI can show detailed images of soft tissue. Injuries that MRIs can detect include: herniated discs, torn muscles
Cartilage damage, organ injuries, spinal-cord injuries
If you are claustrophobic, this does not mean that you cannot undergo a diagnostic scan. Complete Care has Open MRI units that are open on three sides. Open MRIs offer a relaxed environment for patients while also delivering a quality diagnostic image.
Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity
Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing measure your muscle and nerve electrical activity. These electrodiagnostic tests use needle electrodes and electrical pulses to see how fast the signals move through your nerves. EMG tests and NCV tests are often performed together. Doctors perform the tests to determine whether a patient has nerve or muscle damage.
MRI
MRIs produce a precise and detailed image of the body. An MRI can show detailed images of soft tissue. Injuries that MRIs can detect include: herniated discs, torn muscles
Cartilage damage, organ injuries, spinal-cord injuries
If you are claustrophobic, this does not mean that you cannot undergo a diagnostic scan. Complete Care has Open MRI units that are open on three sides. Open MRIs offer a relaxed environment for patients while also delivering a quality diagnostic image.
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
DTI is a traumatic brain injury protocol that allows doctors to create images of the brain by isolating water movement within the brain., DTIs create images that allow doctors to see what regions in the brain aren't functioning properly. This newer technology is able to detect mild traumatic brain injuries by examining white matter. DTIs detect brain injuries such as: swelling, bleeding, loss of consciousness and nonpenetrating injuries.
Videonystagmography
A VNG test measures uncontrolled eye movement, called nystagmus. While it is common for nystagmus to occur as you move your head, there are times when it should not occur and it could be a sign of a balance system disorder.
Your doctor will recommend this test if you have any of the following symptoms: Vertigo, the feeling that you will fall, lightheadedness, Tinnitus — ringing in the ear or pressure or fullness in the ear.
Electroencephalogram
An EEG test can identify: brain damage from a head injury,
brain dysfunction, brain inflammation, stroke or sleep disorders. The test will measure electrical activity in the brain. It can take place when you are asleep or awake.
The test can identify: brain damage from a head injury, brain dysfunction, brain inflammation, stroke and sleep disorders
Diagnostic Imaging and Evaluations
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic adjustments are a non-invasive way to realign your spine to increase motion and function while reducing pain. After proper evaluation and testing, a chiropractor can identify spinal injuries and use specific maneuvers to alleviate your pain. A chiropractor will use their hands to manipulate the joints of the body to restore joint function and reduce joint inflammation.
Injury Care & Rehab
Some of the most common types of noninvasive auto injury rehab options include chiropractic care, physiotherapy and bracing. As the doctor creates an action plan, the emphasis will be on active care and recovery. Our doctors will recommend a noninvasive procedure when possible.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy focuses on restoring, maintaining and maximizing your physical strength through a hands-on approach. The exercises performed in physiotherapy increase blood flow, strengthen muscles and widen your range of motion. Common exercies are: resisted exercises, joint mobilization techniques, suspension therapy, posture correction methods andbalance exercises. Phyysiotherapy can be scaled to fit the needs of the patient, making it a viable option for injuries of most severity levels.
Injury Care & Rehabilitation
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Radiofrequency Neurotomy
An RFN treats joint and nerve pain by applying radiofrequency energy to catarize the sensory nerve. When the nerve is catarized, only the nerve's pain signal to the brain is interrupted. The major spinal nerves responsible for strength and sensation are not interrupted. An RFN is often performed if a medial branch block was tested and there was significant pain relief felt.
Large Joint Steroid Injection
In a large joint steroid injection, the steroid and anesthetic will work together to reduce inflammation and flush inflammatory fluids, damaged cells and tissue debris out of the body. The result of the injection is reduced swelling, pain and redness.Large joint steroid injections are most often delivered to the: knee, shoulder, hip and sacroiliac joint.
Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injections target trigger points or knots that form at any location in the skeletal muscle. Trigger points are most commonly found in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. When they form, they often cause the muscle to: have reduced blood circulation, contract and spasm, and build up excess toxins and waste. To treat the condition, a short-acting local anesthetic, often lidocaine, is injected into the area to shrink the trigger point. Repeated injections are often needed to maintain pain relief.
Orthopedic Extremity Surgery
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Neurosurgery
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If a noninvasive option cannot fully treat your auto injury, your doctor may turn to auto injury surgery to treat your bone and joint injuries. Depending on the location of your injury, your doctor may explore orthopedic care options for your auto injury or neurology treatment options.
To help you understand the possible surgical options your doctor may explore, here are some of the most common orthopedic surgeries used to treat auto injuries:
- Shoulder arthroscopy: This procedure will insert an arthroscope into your skin through a small incision. The arthroscope will be used to examine or repair the tissues in or around the shoulder.
- Repair of SLAP lesion: This surgery is used to repair a tear that results from a labrum injury in the shoulder joint.
- Partial synovectomy: In this procedure, the synovial tissue around a joint is removed. If a joint lining becomes inflamed and irritated and medication cannot provide relief, a doctor will often recommend this surgery.
- Limited debridement: Debridement is a trimming or smoothing procedure. A doctor will recommend this procedure to treat limited labral debridement and cuff debridement or for the removal of degenerative cartilage or osteophytes.
- Rotator cuff repair: In a rotator cuff repair, a doctor will reattach the tendon to the head of the humorous. If the injury is a complete tear, the tendon will need to be stitched to the humorous.
- Knee meniscectomy: This procedure is minimally invasive and is used to treat a torn meniscus cartilage in a patient's knee. The doctor will only remove the damaged segment of the cartilage.
- ACL repair: When a doctor completes an ACL repair, they will replace the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee with a surgical tissue graft. Before the graft is inserted, the torn ligament is removed in an arthroscopic procedure.
- Carpal tunnel release: This procedure is used to treat and potentially heal carpal tunnel syndrome. If a person's carpal tunnel is injured or tight, it could cause the tissues in the tunnel to swell and press on the median nerve. In a carpal tunnel release, a surgeon will make room for the median nerve and the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel by cutting through the ligament that is putting pressure on the tunnel.
If you injured your spine in a car accident, your doctor may recommend spinal surgery. Some common procedures your doctor may recommend are:
- Total disc replacement: In this procedure, a damaged or degenerated cervical disc is replaced with an artificial device.
- Spinal fusion: This procedure links together damaged segments in the vertical column of a patient's neck.
- Laminectomy: A doctor will recommend this procedure to make more room for the spinal cord and spinal nerves by removing the lamina.
- Discogram: A doctor will recommend this invasive diagnostic test to perform an x-ray on the intervertebral discs of the spine.
- Relievant: During this procedure, the surgeon will insert a probe into the basivertebral nerve and use radiofrequency to ablate the nerve.
Surgery
Surgery
When to Seek Further Treatment
While some injuries may be apparent right after an auto accident, others may be invisible. The following symptoms are often the result of a greater injury:
- Unexplained numbness and tingling
- Persisting migraines or headaches
- Limited range of motion
- Stiff muscles or joints
- Trouble concentrating
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Trouble sleeping
- Lingering pain
- Blurry vision
- Low back pain
- Balance issues
If you experience any of these symptoms after a car accident seek out medical advice. No matter what the severity of the injury is, it is important to identify an injury early. Once you seek help, you and your doctor can work together to find a treatment plan that fits your comfort level.
Schedule an Appointment with Complete Care Today
If you are looking for care from an auto injury in Florida, look no further than Complete Care. With three branches of multi-specialty clinics, we have the resources needed to design and carry out all aspects of your treatment plan.
At Complete Care, we put the patient at the forefront of their treatment plan. We approach every patient with compassion and use the information we learn about them to create a comprehensive treatment plan induvial to them. To ensure that every patient understands their treatment plan, we offer translation services for most languages.
Our quality service and core values have allowed us to serve thousands of patients receiving countless five-star reviews. We have treated patients with a variety of ailments including:
- Shoulder, back, knee and neck pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Balance issues
- Headaches
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injury
- Numbness and tingling
- Whiplash
- Auto injuries
- Muscle stains
- Muscle pain
- Sciatica pain
If you have recently been in a car accident and want quality medical advice from professionals who care about you, schedule an appointment with Complete Care today.
Surgery
If a noninvasive option cannot fully treat your auto injury, your doctor may turn to auto injury surgery to treat your bone and joint injuries. Depending on the location of your injury, your doctor may explore orthopedic care options for your auto injury or neurology treatment options.
To help you understand the possible surgical options your doctor may explore, here are some of the most common orthopedic surgeries used to treat auto injuries:
- Shoulder arthroscopy: This procedure will insert an arthroscope into your skin through a small incision. The arthroscope will be used to examine or repair the tissues in or around the shoulder.
- Repair of SLAP lesion: This surgery is used to repair a tear that results from a labrum injury in the shoulder joint.
- Partial synovectomy: In this procedure, the synovial tissue around a joint is removed. If a joint lining becomes inflamed and irritated and medication cannot provide relief, a doctor will often recommend this surgery.
- Limited debridement: Debridement is a trimming or smoothing procedure. A doctor will recommend this procedure to treat limited labral debridement and cuff debridement or for the removal of degenerative cartilage or osteophytes.
- Rotator cuff repair: In a rotator cuff repair, a doctor will reattach the tendon to the head of the humorous. If the injury is a complete tear, the tendon will need to be stitched to the humorous.
- Knee meniscectomy: This procedure is minimally invasive and is used to treat a torn meniscus cartilage in a patient's knee. The doctor will only remove the damaged segment of the cartilage.
- ACL repair: When a doctor completes an ACL repair, they will replace the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee with a surgical tissue graft. Before the graft is inserted, the torn ligament is removed in an arthroscopic procedure.
- Carpal tunnel release: This procedure is used to treat and potentially heal carpal tunnel syndrome. If a person's carpal tunnel is injured or tight, it could cause the tissues in the tunnel to swell and press on the median nerve. In a carpal tunnel release, a surgeon will make room for the median nerve and the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel by cutting through the ligament that is putting pressure on the tunnel.
If you injured your spine in a car accident, your doctor may recommend spinal surgery. Some common procedures your doctor may recommend are:
- Total disc replacement: In this procedure, a damaged or degenerated cervical disc is replaced with an artificial device.
- Spinal fusion: This procedure links together damaged segments in the vertical column of a patient's neck.
- Laminectomy: A doctor will recommend this procedure to make more room for the spinal cord and spinal nerves by removing the lamina.
- Discogram: A doctor will recommend this invasive diagnostic test to perform an x-ray on the intervertebral discs of the spine.
- Relievant: During this procedure, the surgeon will insert a probe into the basivertebral nerve and use radiofrequency to ablate the nerve.
When to Seek Further Treatment
While some injuries may be apparent right after an auto accident, others may be invisible. The following symptoms are often the result of a greater injury:
- Unexplained numbness and tingling
- Persisting migraines or headaches
- Limited range of motion
- Stiff muscles or joints
- Trouble concentrating
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Trouble sleeping
- Lingering pain
- Blurry vision
- Low back pain
- Balance issues
If you experience any of these symptoms after a car accident seek out medical advice. No matter what the severity of the injury is, it is important to identify an injury early. Once you seek help, you and your doctor can work together to find a treatment plan that fits your comfort level.
Schedule an Appointment with Complete Care Today
If you are looking for care from an auto injury in Florida, look no further than Complete Care. With three branches of multi-specialty clinics, we have the resources needed to design and carry out all aspects of your treatment plan.
At Complete Care, we put the patient at the forefront of their treatment plan. We approach every patient with compassion and use the information we learn about them to create a comprehensive treatment plan induvial to them. To ensure that every patient understands their treatment plan, we offer translation services for most languages.
Our quality service and core values have allowed us to serve thousands of patients receiving countless five-star reviews. We have treated patients with a variety of ailments including:
- Shoulder, back, knee and neck pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Balance issues
- Headaches
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injury
- Numbness and tingling
- Whiplash
- Auto injuries
- Muscle stains
- Muscle pain
- Sciatica pain
If you have recently been in a car accident and want quality medical advice from professionals who care about you, schedule an appointment with Complete Care today.