The leading causes of auto fatalities were driving while intoxicated, improper lane usage, and excessive speeding. In 2015, nearly 900 individuals lost their lives due to fatal car accidents in the state of Missouri. The leading causes of auto … [Read more...]
Connective Tissue Injury From a Car Accident
Car accidents can at times lead to a connective tissue injury. The list of injuries that a car accident victim can suffer is a long one. Depending on the severity of the accident, injuries too can range from being mild to severe. Moreover, a minor … [Read more...]
Brachial Plexus Injuries from Automobile Accidents
If you have been in a car accident recently, and you find that your fingers are numb or tingling, it may be because you have suffered a brachial plexus injury. Any trauma to the nerves in the neck can cause a brachial plexus injury. These injuries … [Read more...]
Damage to Knee, Back or Neck Injury from Car Accident
Car accident can cause severe damage to connective tissues, especially in the knees, back, and neck. Car accidents can cause injuries in several ways, however, one aspect that many people don’t pay attention to is the way it affects the … [Read more...]
What is Neuropathy & What is Radiculopathy?
The word radiculopathy is derived from the word radix meaning “root." Thus radiculopathy refers to any damage, improper functioning or disturbance in a nerve due to an injury or compression around the roots of the nerve near the vertebrae. Unlike … [Read more...]
Cervical Sprain from Car Accident
One of the worst types of injuries that can result from a car accident is a cervical spine injury. Unfortunately, these injuries are often serious and life-altering. In this post, we will discuss some common cervical spine injuries, including … [Read more...]
Soft Tissue Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
Even minor injuries such as soft tissue injuries can cause significant pain and discomfort. While some car accidents cause minor injuries, others cause significant injuries and property damage. Even minor injuries, such as soft tissue … [Read more...]