How are motor vehicle injuries treated at MCRM?
Treatment starts with a comprehensive exam, where a board-certified physician asks about your health history, your injuries and the accident itself to find the root cause of pain. Common car accident injuries include whiplash, concussions, back and neck injuries, and wrist and hand injuries. Symptoms may appear right away or weeks to months later.
Car accidents can be extremely life-altering, with many people experiencing injuries that may be apparent right away or may not show up until weeks or even months after. This can make treating car accident injuries significantly difficult. At The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, our Board-Certified physicians have many years of experience treating patients who have experienced injuries due to motor vehicle accidents. Read on to learn more about some of the most common motor vehicle injuries and what our team can do to help you begin to heal after such a horrific experience.
Most Common Vehicle Accident Injuries
Below are just a few of the most common motor vehicle accident injuries we often see here at The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine:
- Whiplash
- Concussions
- Back Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Wrist & Hand Injuries
- Bruising
- Broken Bones
- Leg & Foot Injuries
Whiplash Injuries Due to Car Accidents
Whiplash is typically the most common injury in a car accident and is most often caused by a rear-end collision. Whiplash can be extremely painful, and some signs that you may be experiencing whiplash include:
- Neck, shoulder, upper back, or arm pain
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Loss of range of motion in the neck
- Dizziness
- Sleep problems
- Concentration struggles
Concussion Injuries Due to Car Accidents
Concussions are another common injury caused by motor vehicle accidents. It’s important to understand that you do not have to lose consciousness to experience a concussion. Below are some of the common symptoms of a concussion, which can also be commonly mistaken for other injuries:
- Headache
- Difficulty concentrating
- Loss of memory
- Dizziness
- Slowed reaction time
- Nausea and vomiting
- Changes in mood
Need Treatment For a Car Accident Injury? A Comprehensive Exam Is Extremely Important
Before any treatment plan is offered, you must receive a comprehensive exam where a doctor will ask you detailed questions about your health history as well as details about your injuries and the car accident itself. This is an integral part of helping you find the root cause of your pain. At The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, our board-certified physicians offer a comprehensive evaluation for every patient involved in a vehicle accident. This thorough evaluation helps us to develop a treatment plan for your injuries.
Treatment Options for Motor Vehicle Injuries
Depending on the severity of your injuries, the team at The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine has several treatment options. A few treatment options we offer to patients dealing with car accident injuries include:
- Physical Therapy
- Steroid Injections
- Nerve Blocks
- PRP Injections
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Injections
- Shockwave Therapy
- EMTT Testing
Regenerative Medicine for Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine offers a wide range of treatment options to help with your car accident injuries. We typically start with the least invasive option and work until we find a treatment plan that offers the relief you’re looking for. Rather than surgery or powerful medications, we do our best to provide minimally invasive procedures for car accident victims. If some of the more conservative treatment options aren’t able to produce the relief you’re looking for, we can investigate additional regenerative medicine options that have shown positive outcomes for many car accident victims. These treatment options include PRP injections, bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections, shockwave therapy, and EMTT testing.
Insurance Coverage for Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
Depending on the nature of your injuries, the medical procedures provided by the doctors at The Michigan Center for Regenerative may be covered by your automobile insurance policy. To learn more, schedule a consultation with our team today.
Contact The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine To Schedule Your Consultation to Discuss Your Motor Vehicle Injuries
If you’ve been injured in a car accident and are experiencing ongoing pain, contact The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine today. Our experienced physicians will be happy to perform a comprehensive evaluation and offer a robust treatment plan to help you return to normal life as soon as possible. Call our office today at (248) 216-1008.
By Board-certified Doctor Robert Farhat, DO
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