If you've suffered a knee injury in an Auto Accident,
Contact the Clearwater Pain & Injury Center.
Contact the Clearwater Pain & Injury Center.
Auto Injury M.D.
The Pain and Injury Center
Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Florida
(727) 669-0900
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medical facility specializing in
the treatment of auto accident
injuries. We are NOT a 1-800
referral service.
While we understand that it may
be important and even
necessary for you to hire an
attorney, seeking medical care
at this time should really be
your top priority, after all, it is
covered by auto insurance.
medical facility specializing in
the treatment of auto accident
injuries. We are NOT a 1-800
referral service.
While we understand that it may
be important and even
necessary for you to hire an
attorney, seeking medical care
at this time should really be
your top priority, after all, it is
covered by auto insurance.
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Knee Injuries due to car accident - a common and often overlooked injury.
An often-overlooked injury in most auto accidents is that of the knee. Knee injury from
auto accidents is a common injury that is sustained as a result of a vehicle collision.
Knee injury from auto accidents occurs with a sudden violent exterior impact to the
knee or a severe twisting or hyper extension of the leg that results in trauma to the
knee.
There are literally hundreds of ways that your knees can be injured in an auto
accident, from sprains, to strains to tears. Initially the injured knee may feel painful or
be swollen but often symptoms can be delayed. It is important to understand that any
knee injury that does not show signs of improvement within a few days of your car
accident should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor. To do otherwise not
only risks further injury and pain but more importantly, could be risking potential
permanent damage.
An often-overlooked injury in most auto accidents is that of the knee. Knee injury from
auto accidents is a common injury that is sustained as a result of a vehicle collision.
Knee injury from auto accidents occurs with a sudden violent exterior impact to the
knee or a severe twisting or hyper extension of the leg that results in trauma to the
knee.
There are literally hundreds of ways that your knees can be injured in an auto
accident, from sprains, to strains to tears. Initially the injured knee may feel painful or
be swollen but often symptoms can be delayed. It is important to understand that any
knee injury that does not show signs of improvement within a few days of your car
accident should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor. To do otherwise not
only risks further injury and pain but more importantly, could be risking potential
permanent damage.
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A less common type of knee injury in an auto accident is injury to the Medial
Collateral Ligament or MCL. This type of knee injury from auto accidents occurs less
often but is caused more easily if the impact in an accident damages these ligaments.
The MCL is located on the inner side of the knee area but outside the knee joint. The
Lateral Collateral Ligament, or LCL, can also be damaged in knee injury from an auto
accident. Victims who have suffered an MCL or LCL knee injury from accidents may
feel and hear a pop in the affected knee. The symptoms and treatment of these knee
injuries closely resemble those of an ACL injury.
New studies show that knees are commonly injured in car crashes . These knee
injuries are sometimes overlooked as individuals have associated neck or back
injures that initially may take precedence. However, an acute knee injury may result
in knee arthritis later in life if proper medical attention isn’t received.
Your medical bills are covered, do not delay treatment, call The Pain and
Injury Center today!
Collateral Ligament or MCL. This type of knee injury from auto accidents occurs less
often but is caused more easily if the impact in an accident damages these ligaments.
The MCL is located on the inner side of the knee area but outside the knee joint. The
Lateral Collateral Ligament, or LCL, can also be damaged in knee injury from an auto
accident. Victims who have suffered an MCL or LCL knee injury from accidents may
feel and hear a pop in the affected knee. The symptoms and treatment of these knee
injuries closely resemble those of an ACL injury.
New studies show that knees are commonly injured in car crashes . These knee
injuries are sometimes overlooked as individuals have associated neck or back
injures that initially may take precedence. However, an acute knee injury may result
in knee arthritis later in life if proper medical attention isn’t received.
Your medical bills are covered, do not delay treatment, call The Pain and
Injury Center today!
One of the most common types of knee injury from
an auto accident is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament
injury, this type of injury accounts for seventy
percent of all knee injuries. ACL knee injury from an
auto accident occurs when the knee joint is forced
into extreme torsion causing the ACL to stretch or
tear. Severity of these types of injuries varies
depending on the extent of ACL damage. The ACL
can tear - resulting in mild pain without joint
instability, or a complete rupture can occur between
the ligament and the bone - resulting in severe
disability and complete loss of joint stability.
an auto accident is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament
injury, this type of injury accounts for seventy
percent of all knee injuries. ACL knee injury from an
auto accident occurs when the knee joint is forced
into extreme torsion causing the ACL to stretch or
tear. Severity of these types of injuries varies
depending on the extent of ACL damage. The ACL
can tear - resulting in mild pain without joint
instability, or a complete rupture can occur between
the ligament and the bone - resulting in severe
disability and complete loss of joint stability.
Another type of knee injury from auto accidents is a
Posterior Collateral Ligament, or PCL. This is the result
of a direct violent blow to a bent knee, (when an auto
accident victim’s knee impacts the dashboard or some
other motionless object, for example.) The symptoms of
a PCL knee injury from auto accidents include pain,
swelling, and significant or total knee instability.
Meniscal injury, patella dislocation, tendon rupture, and
fracture can also occur in a knee injury from an
accident.
Posterior Collateral Ligament, or PCL. This is the result
of a direct violent blow to a bent knee, (when an auto
accident victim’s knee impacts the dashboard or some
other motionless object, for example.) The symptoms of
a PCL knee injury from auto accidents include pain,
swelling, and significant or total knee instability.
Meniscal injury, patella dislocation, tendon rupture, and
fracture can also occur in a knee injury from an
accident.
