Getting the Care You Need After an Auto Wreck
When you’ve been involved in any type of car, truck, or motorcycle accident, your first concern should always be your health and physical well-being. Make an immediate assessment of your condition:
- Can you move your arms and legs? If so, chances are good you haven’t sustained any serious injury to your spinal cord.
- Where are you feeling pain? If it’s in your neck or back, it’s usually in your best interest, if you can do so safely, to stay right where you are until emergency personnel arrive.
- Do you have any numbness or tingling anywhere in your body? That may be a sign of nerve injury or damage.
In the moments immediately following a crash, you should defer to the knowledge and expertise of emergency responders. However, once you’ve received the initial medical attention you need, you’ll have some options with respect to your treatment. One of the best places to get the care you need is your primary care physician, who can:
- Conduct a thorough medical exam in order to diagnose all potential conditions, and then either treat you directly or refer you to a specialist, if appropriate
- Help you effectively deal with any acute and chronic pain caused by the accident, whether through the prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers, or through other chronic pain treatments
- Minimize the potential for complications or further injuries that might result from your compensating for the injuries suffered in the accident
- Accurately document injuries for your insurance company and any potential legal action related to the crash
What Types of Injuries Can Your Primary Care Physician Treat?
Your doctor will have the knowledge, skill, and experience to conduct a thorough assessment and either set up a regimen of care or refer you to a specialist, if necessary. Typical motor vehicle accident injuries that your primary care physician can treat include:
- Soft-tissue injury, including sprains, strains, or other damage to connective tissue, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage
- Whiplash-related injuries
- Traumatic brain injury or concussion (In some situations, your primary care provider may refer you to a neurologist or physiatrist.)
Contact Us to Set Up an Appointment
At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have extensive experience working successfully with people who have suffered any type of injury, including trauma resulting from a motor vehicle accident. 1-877-487-8289 or fill out the form provided below to schedule an assessment. We offer locations across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Antonio.