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Auto Accident services offered in Gainesville, FL
Around three million Americans suffer auto accident injuries every year, with two-thirds of those injuries causing long-lasting pain and/or disability. At Synchrony Medical Group in Gainesville, Florida, Zeshan Hyder, DO, Rick Ramos, MD, and their team help you recover from these injuries using advanced nonsurgical treatments. They also perform cutting-edge orthopedic surgeries when required. Call Synchrony Medical Group for help after an auto accident, or book your visit online today.
What are the most common auto accident injuries?
After an auto accident, bone fractures and soft tissue injuries involving the tendons, ligaments, muscles, cartilage, and nerves are pretty common. Sprains (ligaments overstretching or tearing) and strains (tendons or muscles overstretching or tearing) frequently occur in auto accidents.
Whiplash caused by a sudden snapping motion of the neck is the most common soft tissue injury sustained during auto accidents. The quick back-and-forth head movement momentarily forces the cervical spine (neck) out of its normal position, stretching and tearing muscles and connective tissues.
After an auto accident, the cervical spine may settle back into the wrong position (misalignment). The soft tissues around the spine can become severely irritated and inflamed, causing pain, stiffness, and loss of function.
An auto accident can also cause problems like a herniated disc in other parts of your spine, especially the lower back.
What symptoms might auto accident injuries cause?
Auto accident injuries cause various symptoms, including:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Soreness
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Difficulty moving your neck
- Difficulty walking
- Loss of strength
Some auto accident injuries aren’t apparent right away. For example, with whiplash, you might have a normal range of motion with no pain right after the accident, then wake up the next day (or several days later) with severe pain and stiffness.
That’s why it’s so important to see the Synchrony Medical Group team shortly after your accident for an expert evaluation.
What does auto accident injury evaluation involve?
The team starts with a complete medical exam and a review of your previous treatments. They might also consult with your referring provider. They identify the source of your injuries through this exam, a medical history review, and imaging tests.
After analyzing the information, your provider determines which treatment approach will best serve your needs. They listen carefully to your thoughts and preferences to ensure that you achieve optimal results.
What treatments help with auto accident injuries?
Synchrony Medical Group has years of specialized experience treating auto accident injuries. Conservative and nonsurgical approaches are usually the first treatments they recommend. These might include:
- Physical therapy
- Manual manipulation
- Oral anti-inflammatories
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Epidural steroid injections
- Nerve blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
The team can also perform surgeries to repair fractures and severe ligament, tendon, or cartilage damage.
Book an appointment online or call Synchrony Medical Group today for expert auto accident injury care.