Injury Guide Personal Injury Lawyers
CONCUSSION:
A concussion is a trauma to the brain. There may not be any outward signs of injury, but microscopic damage inside the skull can produce loss of consciousness, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and memory loss or concentration problems. If you have any of these symptoms, even minor, you should be medically evaluated immediately. We can help you find the right expert for such evaluations, as a general practitioner is not normally qualified.
SCARS:
If you suffer from a scar or burn from an accident, or injury, you have the right to receive compensation from the negligent party for the cost of the future scar revision. Going to a plastic surgeon that is qualified for your particular injury is important for the best result and for your case.
SPINAL SURGERY:
If conservative treatment such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and exercise has failed to resolve chronic neck or back pain due to an injury or degeneration of the spine, or if you are experiencing symptoms such as arm or leg pain, with numbness or tingling of the extremities, you may be a candidate for surgery. There are many possible reasons for chronic neck and back pain. However, if you have experienced trauma to your spine due to an accident, two of the most significant findings detected by an MRI or CT scan of the lumbar and cervical spine is a bulging and/or a herniated disc.
Three of the most common types of surgeries are known as discectomy, laminectomy, and fusion.
Discectomy
the removal of a herniated disc through a small incision at the appropriate level of the spine. It is the most common surgical procedure performed with excellent results. It is the least intrusive of the three types of surgery.
Laminectomy
is the removal of a portion of the bone, called the lamina, to access an area for the removal of larger portions of disc material causing pressure on the nerve root. The lamina is the bone that covers the spinal nerves or cord.
Fusion
Is usually performed when a laminectomy has failed to resolve chronic pain or when spinal instability is present. It is the most intrusive type of surgery. The surgery involves the placement of rods, plates, or screws in the area where the lamina has been removed to help stabilize the spine.
DISC INJURY:
A bulging disc is a disc that tears due to trauma, protruding into the nerve canals resulting in symptoms of numbness or tingling in the extremities and chronic pain. A herniated disc denotes the nucleus, or center of the disc, pushing through the annulus fibers, producing pressure on the nerve root causing pain. Discs act like a cushion between the vertebrae and the spine. If a disc has been displaced even slightly, it can produce severe pain. If the symptoms continue to remain unresolved, a qualified doctor can diagnose the cause. Our office can recommend a specialist if you need one.
SHOULDER AND KNEE INJURY:
Injuries to the knees often occur when a knee strikes a hard surface or if the knee is twisted. In the vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents, impact to the dashboard or pavement usually causes immediate swelling and possible tearing of ligaments. Twisting can occur in a variety of ways from pressing a brake pedal hard during impact in a vehicle or tripping on an object causing you to fall forward. The most common injury is to the ACL or anterior cruciate ligament, which stabilizes the knee. Meniscus injury can also occur to the ligaments on the side of the joint. Shoulder injuries occur in the same fashion, with pressure placed on the joint by a jamming motion or direct trauma. Injury to either area can be debilitating and may require evaluation immediately by an orthopedic surgeon. You should seek an evaluation if you feel any pain in these regions since delay can cause further erosion and injury.
