Motor Vehicle Accident Injury

What is a motor vehicle accident injury?

A motor vehicle accident injury includes any bodily damage sustained during a car crash. Though car accident injuries vary, even minor fender benders can lead to injuries that cause damage and pain.

Common motor vehicle accident injuries include:

• Head trauma
• Whiplash and other neck injuries
• Strains and sprains
• Fractures
• Bruises and lacerations
• Limb loss
• Back and spine injuries

The experienced team at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of motor vehicle accident injuries that affect the head and spine. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of a chronic subdural hematoma, which may not be immediately apparent following a motor vehicle injury.

What is a chronic subdural hematoma?

A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood that occurs between the brain and the membrane that covers your brain. 

A chronic subdural hematoma develops slowly over days or weeks, often after a minor head injury. These types of subdural hematomas are common in the elderly and may lead to insidious onset of neurological deficits and headaches. 

The doctors at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic subdural hematomas.

What can I expect during an exam after a motor vehicle accident?

When you visit Apex Spine and Neurosurgery for a motor vehicle accident injury, you can expect a thorough clinical exam. 

During your evaluation, your provider reviews your symptoms, the details of your car accident, and the treatment you’ve received so far. They also ask about your medical history and perform a physical exam.

To confirm or rule out a diagnosis, the team runs diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, an MRI, or a CT scan. 

How is a motor vehicle accident injury treated?

Your provider at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery develops an individualized treatment plan for your motor vehicle accident injury based on its type and severity, symptoms, your and your overall health and wellness. 

For a chronic subdural hematoma, the team performs an emergency craniotomy to remove the blood and relieve pressure on the brain. 

The team also specializes in spine surgery, including:

• Cervical fusion
• Disc replacement
• Discectomy and fusion
• Microdiscectomy
• Spinal decompression

The skilled neurosurgeons perform minimally invasive spine surgery as well as traditional open spine surgery. They use the surgical technique that provides the best possible outcomes. 

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident and need expert care from a skilled team of neurosurgeons, call Apex Spine and Neurosurgery, or request an appointment using the online booking tool.