Treatment begins with an accurate picture
Before any treatment is recommended, our team works to understand what is generating your symptoms. That typically includes a history of the collision and your symptoms since, a physical examination, and diagnostic imaging referrals or orders when the clinical findings support them.
Two patients with similar collisions can have very different findings. The plan that follows should reflect your examination, not a template.
Treatment approaches that may be considered
- Conservative care and activity guidance for soft-tissue and musculoskeletal complaints
- Physician-guided medication management when medically appropriate
- Coordination with physical therapy or rehabilitation providers
- Interventional pain management procedures when diagnosis and examination support them
- Regenerative approaches such as PRP for appropriately selected patients
- Referral to specialists such as orthopedics or neurology when indicated
Joint, shoulder and knee complaints
Shoulders and knees absorb significant force in a collision, and patients often report pain, weakness or restricted motion. Evaluation looks at range of motion, strength, stability and the surrounding soft tissues to determine whether imaging or a specific treatment is warranted.
Follow-up and monitoring
Recovery is not linear, and treatment plans are adjusted as symptoms change. Follow-up visits let the medical team monitor response to treatment, document progress, and modify the plan or refer onward when appropriate.
No treatment is guaranteed to resolve pain, and outcomes vary. Your physician will discuss realistic expectations, benefits and limitations of any recommended care.
If this is an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Severe headache, loss of consciousness, chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, weakness or uncontrolled bleeding require immediate emergency care.