Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also referred to as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a condition that can be characterized by a variety of symptoms including pain, frequently a burning…
It can be a dangerous world on two wheels! Motorcycle accident injuries exhibit interesting patterns. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) studies over 1.2 million people who were treated in…
The most common injury sustained from blunt trauma to the chest is rib fractures and account for more than half of all thoracic injuries from non-penetrating trauma. Whereas in the…
Have you been in an car accident? Are you experiencing neck or back pain? Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with a cervical, thoracic or lumbar strain/sprain. What is the difference between…
Injuries sustained in an automobile accident depend on direction of travel, speed of travel, and collisions. Generally, if a vehicle is hit from behind the chances of severe damage or injury…
Let’s take a closer look at possible symptoms of a herniated disc. In some cases a herniated disc will cause no symptoms and in other cases the condition can create…
The spine is made up of individual bones (vertebrae) and discs, which are rubbery cushions between the vertebrae. These discs are like a jelly doughnut with a softer center encased…
Did you hit your head on the steering wheel or dashboard after being rear-ended? If you did, you may be diagnosed with a closed head injury, a concussion or a…
