The Doctors You Generally See When Injured

By James A. Cleaver, Esq.

Alexander & Cleaver

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The Doctors You Generally See When Injured

When you are injured in an automobile accident most individuals will see an orthopedic doctor to begin treatment of their injuries. An orthopedic doctor is a specialist who primarily deals with muscles and bones of the human body. The orthopedic doctor will generally refer an injured patient to physical therapy to treat muscular type injuries. The orthopedic may also treat an individual who has a broken bone with a type of cast, boot, or a similar device. The physical therapy can involve hot/cold treatments, stretching, electrical stimulation, traction, or other similar types of therapy. It is important for individuals who have been injured to begin physical therapy as soon as possible for the muscles to heal in a proper manner. A long delay in beginning physical therapy can also result in scar tissue forming in the muscle area. If an individual does have a broken bone, it is not unusual for the individual to also need physical therapy after the cast is removed to return the muscles to their previous function.

Another doctor that can be seen on more serious type injuries is a neurologist. A neurologist deals with the brain or other electrical function of the body including the spinal column. If an individual is injured which results in an injury to the brain or the spinal column, one would expect a neurologist to be consulted and also begin treatment which many times includes surgery.

If an individual has received some type of scarring from an injury, that individual may also see a plastic surgeon in an attempt to minimize the impact of that scarring. The plastic surgeon may be able to minimize the appearance of the scarring which may have an adverse effect on an individual’s appearance or their way of life.

While other doctors and medical specialists may be needed depending on the particular injuries that may occur, in most instances, these are the doctors and individual most likely will see as a result of an injury.