Any type of damage to the musculoskeletal system is considered an orthopedic injury. Florida car accidents, abuse, violence, sports, slip and fall incidents, and other situations can easily result in a catastrophic orthopedic injury. The bones and joints are both subject to damage if there is some type of powerful impact or sheering action that connects with them. The most common types of orthopedic injuries are:
- Fractures of the bones.
- Breaks in the bones or joints.
- Hernias
- Dislocations of joints.
- Overuse problems.
- Sprains
It can take surgery and therapy to heal from an orthopedic injury depending on how severe the injury is and what type of injury is sustained. The time it takes to heal can vary by patient and by injury type. Older individuals are a very high-risk group for orthopedic injuries in Florida, and healing for this age group can be difficult. If the negligence of another party is what lead to the accident that caused your Florida orthopedic injury you may be able to file a Florida personal injury claim for compensation. To learn more about what your options are, the Florida personal injury attorneys at the Vaughan Law Group can help.
What Orthopedic Injuries Happen the Most Frequently in Florida?
There are some orthopedic injuries that tend to occur in the population more often than others. Physical therapy is a beneficial tool that can help patients with orthopedic injuries regain their range of motion, improve upon pain, and may replace prescriptions. The American Physical Therapy Association reports the following orthopedic injuries are most common:
- Lower back pain
- Should impingement, specifically rotator cuff tears and tendonitis.
- Hip, knee, and shoulder osteoarthritis
- Cervical radiculopathy, also known as pinched nerve located in the neck.
- Knee and patellofemoral pain
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Injuries and damage to the hamstrings.
- Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinopathy
While these are the most common orthopedic health concerns brought to physical therapists, there are others that are seen quite a bit as well, such as:
- Ankle sprain.
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Biceps tendonitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
Any of these injuries should be attended to and treated. When people ignore their orthopedic injuries and do not take appropriate steps to address the problem, the injury will not heal properly. This can lead to permanent impairment. For example, when a knee injury occurs, without therapeutic treatment a person has the potential to suffer long-term and regular stiffness and even develop arthritis in the joint.
Speak to an Orlando Personal Injury Attorney Today
The Orlando personal injury attorneys at the Vaughan Law Group have helped several individuals get the compensation they need from their Florida personal injury claim to cover the costs of their orthopedic care and other damages. You, too, can get the compensation you need and deserve if a negligent party caused your harm. To schedule a free consultation with the Orlando personal injury lawyers at the Vaughan Law Group, please call (407) 648-1426.
