Physiatrist
Comprehensive Treatment for Knee Injuries After an Accident
If you’re suffering from knee pain due to a car accident, work incident, or any injury, you’re not alone. Our dedicated network of knee specialists is here to provide the support you need to get back on your feet. Serving communities across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, they offer comprehensive services to address all your knee pain needs.
Common Causes of Knee Pain: Injuries & Symptoms
Understanding your knee’s intricate design is the first step to finding relief from knee pain. Your knee joint is a marvel of engineering, supporting your every step, jump, and dance move. Yet, when ligaments, cartilage, or muscles like the quadriceps and hamstrings are strained, pain can disrupt your daily activities. Common causes of knee pain include:
- Ligament Injuries: ACL, MCL, PCL, and LCL tears, often resulting from sports activities or sudden impacts. These injuries are common among athletes, construction workers, and individuals involved in physically demanding jobs.
- Meniscus Tears: Typically caused by quick twists and turns, common in jobs requiring sudden changes in direction, such as warehouse workers, delivery personnel, and athletes.
- Fractures: Often caused by direct trauma or falls, such as slipping on wet surfaces, falling from a ladder, or being involved in a vehicle accident. This includes conditions like hairline fractures.
- Dislocations: Resulting from sudden impacts or awkward movements, which can occur in high-contact sports, industrial accidents, or heavy lifting tasks.
- Tendonitis and Bursitis: Due to overuse or repetitive motion, frequently seen in occupations involving repetitive kneeling, climbing, or lifting, such as carpenters, electricians, and athletes.
- Osteoarthritis: Gradual wear and tear over time, exacerbated by jobs that put continuous stress on the knees, like construction work, farming, or long-term physical labor.
When to Seek Professional Knee Injury Treatment
Knowing when to seek professional help is crucial. If you experience persistent knee pain, significant swelling, limited range of motion, or instability, it’s time to contact a knee injury specialist. Additionally, popping or crunching sounds in the knee joint are indicators that prompt medical attention is needed. Specifically, seek help if you experience:
- Severe pain and swelling
- Visible bone protrusion or deformity
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- Inability to move the affected area
- Signs of infection such as redness, warmth, or discharge
Specialized Knee Pain Treatment Services
Our dedicated network of knee specialists, including Orthopedic Surgeons, Sports Medicine Physicians, Rehabilitation Specialists, and Physical Therapists, prioritize your well-being. With advanced technology and personalized care, they deliver accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans to treat knee injuries.
Our services include:
- Physical Therapy: Customized exercises to strengthen the knee and improve flexibility.
- Injections: Corticosteroids and other injections to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Arthroscopy and other surgical options for severe cases.
- Rehabilitation Programs: Post-treatment plans to ensure full recovery.
Convenient Locations for Knee Pain Treatment
We are dedicated to connecting patients to accessible knee injury care in communities throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Conveniently located facilities across various cities and counties ensure patients have easy access to the care they need.
Frequently Asked Questions about Knee Injuries
A knee ligament injury happens when one of the bands of tissue that support your knee is stretched or torn. This can occur from sudden movements, twisting, or a direct hit to the knee—like in a car accident, sports injury, or fall. The most common ligament injuries involve the ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL.
Doctors check for ligament injuries using physical exams and imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs. Treatment depends on how bad the injury is. Mild cases may need rest, ice, and physical therapy, while more serious injuries might require braces, injections, or even surgery. Contact us to help connect you with a specialist who can determine the best course of treatment for your injury.
At MSR Pain & Injury, we connect you with specialists who provide treatments such as:
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises
- Knee braces for support and stability
- Pain-relief injections
- Surgery for severe cases like torn ligaments or fractures
Recovery time depends on the type of injury. Minor sprains may heal in a few weeks, while more serious injuries, such as ligament tears or fractures, can take several months. If surgery is required, recovery may take even longer and often includes physical therapy.
Our network consists of trusted knee specialists in multiple locations, with facilities in NY, NJ, and CT. Contact us, and we’ll help you find the right doctor near you.
If you were injured in a car accident or workplace injury and need immediate attention, you may not need a referral—we can connect you directly with a specialist for your knee injury. For other cases, please contact our MSR team to help you understand what’s needed.
Most insurance plans cover treatments like doctor visits, physical therapy, and surgery if needed. No-Fault (NF) and Workers’ Compensation (WC) insurance may help cover costs for treatment if your knee injury is related to a car accident or work-related incident.
Contact us if you have any questions about insurance coverage—we’re here to help!