Treatment Options for an Auto Accident Injury
The form of treatment administered by our staff is dependent upon the type of injury that was endured during the car accident. While life-threatening injuries that require immediate surgery is better treated at a hospital, here at our urgent medical care facility, we can handle various types of mild to moderate injuries.
Here are a few of the most common, more broad forms of treatment we might administer following an auto accident injury:
- Splints, braces, and slings
- Traction for broken bones
- Pain medication
Most auto accidents are painful, which means medication to control the pain level is often needed following in an injury. In the event you suffer a head injury, which is common in auto accidents, pain medication may not be given. However, it is commonly used to treat the pain associated with bodily injuries.
In the event you suffer a minor fracture, sprain or a strain, a splint, brace or arm sling may be given to help the affected bone receive proper rest. In some instances, traction may be provided, which is a mechanism used to ensure dislocations and minor fractures heal in the appropriate position. If you suffer a bone fracture that requires surgery, you will be referred to a hospital that can meet your needs.
After proper rest is administered and the injury heals properly, there is a good chance therapy will be needed to ensure strength and mobility in the affected area are restored, especially if the auto accident injury results in a fracture, sprain or strain.