Injuries caused by trauma can be complicated. The treatment of traumatic injuries can require therapy, diagnostic testing, and sometimes surgery. If you have been hurt in an accident, you probably will have questions about your injury as well as the types of treatment that might be right for you.
To help you with some of these questions, we have listed parts of the body that are commonly injured by accident related trauma. Our participating accident doctors treat injuries to these parts of the body every day.
Click on any of the links below to be directed to pages of information explaining specific injuries and conditions that can affect the selected body part. Our information has been reviewed and approved by medical experts for clarity and accuracy.
The list below is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice from your doctor. Instead, this information is intended to provide you with some basic, but important, knowledge about your condition designed to help you have a more informed interaction with your doctor.
Head Injuries Are Common After An Accident And Some Are More Severe Than Others. Read More About Head Injuries.
Accidents Can Cause a Variety of Different Problems With Your Neck, Including Herniated and Bulging Discs. Read More To Learn About These Conditions.
Low Back Pain Can Make Even Sitting Down Difficult. Read More To Find Out What You Can Do To Start Feeling Better.
The Shoulder is a Complex Joint That Can Be Damaged In An Accident. Read More About Some Common Shoulder Injuries.
If You Hurt Your Knee in An Accident, You Know How Painful This Can Be. Read More To Learn About Common Knee Injuries And How To Start Feeling Better.
A Blunt Trauma To the Hip Can Cause a Painful Hip Injury. This Type of Injury Can Cause Difficulty With Walking, And May Sometimes Require Surgery.
Injuries To the Wrist, Like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Can Make Your Hands and Fingers Feel Numb and Weak. Read More to Learn About This Common Accident Related Injury.
The Ankle Is a Powerful Joint that Allows Us Stand, Walk and Run. When Injured Severely, However, Surgery May Be Necessary to Stabilize the Joint.
Feelings of Sadness and Despair Can Overwhelm Some Patients After An Accident. These Conditions Can Be Treated.