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If your soft tissue injury was caused by a no-fault accident, you may be eligible to make a soft tissue injury claim for compensation.
If you have symptoms of a soft tissue injury, like a muscle strain or sprain, meet with a skilled orthopedic doctor at Dignity Health to receive proper diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment involves healing the inflamed area with rest, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medicine. Ice may be used in the acute phase of injury. Stretching and strengthening exercises can gradually be added to help avoid further injury.
Acute soft-tissue injuries vary in type and severity....Sprains are classified by severity:Grade 1 sprain (mild): Slight stretching and some damage to the fibers of the ligament.Grade 2 sprain (moderate): Partial tearing of the ligament. ... Grade 3 sprain (severe): Complete tear of the ligament.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) The MRI is a strong tool for diagnosing soft tissue injuries because it shows the soft tissues with a clarity not possible through traditional x-ray technology.
An X-ray won't show subtle bone injuries, soft tissue injuries or inflammation. However, even if your doctor suspects a soft tissue injury like a tendon tear, an X-ray might be ordered to rule out a fracture.
Grade 3: A Grade 3 injury is the most serious. It involves a total rupture of the soft tissue. There is considerably more swelling than Grade 1 or Grade 2 injuries along with a significant amount of instability in the affected joint structure. Inability to use the injured limb is a clear indication of a Grade 3 injury.
These debilitating injuries can last a lifetime, limiting what an individual can do. When a soft tissue injury occurs, many individuals immediately feel pain and experience swelling and stiffness, although these symptoms may be delayed in some cases.
How long will it take to heal? Most soft tissue injuries heal without any problems in about six weeks. However, it may take a few months for your symptoms to settle – these can include pain or discomfort, stiffness, decreased strength, and swelling.
The reality is that some soft tissue injuries can be worse than broken bones. While breaks often seem worse at the time, they tend to heal well, while damaged ligaments and tendons affect joints so often have long-lasting effects.
Common Symptoms of Soft Tissue InjuriesA lump or knot at the site of the injury.Inability to bear weight.Joint instability.Limited range of motion.Muscle cramping or spasms.Muscle weakness.Pain.Swelling.More items...
While many injuries can heal on their own, the most severe ones involving tears may require surgery. A Grade III, the worst soft tissue injury, results in a complete tear that will require surgery.
Soft tissue injury experts are important where there has been serious damage to the skin or body. It might be necessary for a physician to explain to the insurance company, judge or jury, the extent of damages your soft tissue injury has caused.
Sometimes it can be hard to tell whether a child has a soft tissue or muscle injury because they do not have the ability to communicate their symptoms. As a parent, there are several reliable signs you may look for in a soft tissue injury, including: swelling in the affected area; bruising; severe pain; tenderness in one spot; or an inability or unwillingness to move one limb through a full range of motion. If your child has a muscle injury, it is important to seek medical help. If your child’s head, neck, or back may be injured, or if the muscle injury is so severe your child cannot move, do not move him/her. Call 911 instead.
Neck injuries may not be apparent initially after an accident. For that reason, it is important to go to the hospital after an accident if you are hurt. The importance of going to the hospital for an examination is magnified if your head or neck jerked forward and/or backward during a car accident.
If you are diagnosed with a neck injury or have a soft tissue injury due to a rear-end collision occurring in Monmouth or Ocean counties or elsewhere in New Jersey, retain an experienced attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your rights and interests are protected and maximize your compensation.
Personal injury accidents can result in significant trauma to bones, joints, ligaments, and other soft tissues. These injuries often result in prolonged and sometimes permanent pain.
Following a fracture or soft tissue injury, there are always more questions than answers. At Thomas J. Henry, we’re here to answer any questions you have about your injury case.
If you’ve been hurt, you may have a damaged vehicle or be unable to work. We can help get you a rental car if your vehicle is damaged and even advance money on qualified cases.
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When someone else is responsible for your soft tissue injury, they should be held fully accountable and forced to pay you the money you need and deserve. However, you’ll have to be aggressive in your demands.
Specifically, tendonitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed, often as a result of repetitive motion. Tendonitis is a fairly common workplace injury.
A soft tissue injury can really disrupt your life. You didn’t ask to get hurt, so you should demand compensation form whoever might be responsible. You might be entitled to damages for: