Immediately after being involved in a traffic accident, you might think, "It doesn't hurt that much, so I'm fine."
However, injuries from traffic accidents often do not show prominent symptoms immediately after the crash,Pain or numbness may appear after a few hours to a few days.
In particular, symptoms such as neck and shoulder pain and stiffness due to whiplash, lower back pain, numbness in the limbs, and headaches may not be realized until some time has passed.
In the event of a traffic accident, even if your symptoms seem minor, it is important to visit an orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible to check your physical condition.
Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic handles everything from examinations, tests, treatment, and rehabilitation for injuries resulting from traffic accidents.
Do you have any of these symptoms after a traffic accident?
If you experience the following symptoms after a traffic accident, please consider visiting an orthopedic clinic.
- Neck and shoulder pain and stiffness
- Lower back and back pain
- Numbness and abnormal sensations in the hands and feet
- Headache, dizziness
- Pain in joints such as shoulders, elbows, and knees
- Bruising and swelling
- Pain when moving the body
- Fatigue and physical ailments persisting since the accident
Even if symptoms are mild immediately after an accident, the pain may become more severe later.
We recommend that you consult a doctor rather than deciding for yourself that it is nothing major.
What should I do first if I get into a traffic accident?
The procedure following a traffic accident generally follows this flow:
1. Report the accident to the police
If a traffic accident occurs, first report it to the police.
If there are injuries, it may be necessary to process the incident as a personal injury accident.
2. See an orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible.
If you experience symptoms such as pain or numbness after an accident, visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
During the examination, we will check your symptoms and perform diagnostic imaging tests as necessary.
It is important to seek medical attention early, as waiting too long after an accident can make it difficult to determine the causal relationship between the symptoms and the accident.
3. Contact the insurance company you are subscribed to regarding the accident.
In parallel with 2, let's inform the insurance company that you will be visiting Sera Clinic. In some cases, the at-fault party's insurance company will contact the medical institution, and procedures for paying medical expenses will proceed.
Even if you have not yet heard from the insurance company, it is important to first visit a medical institution to check your physical condition.
4. Provide treatment and rehabilitation based on a doctor's diagnosis.
Treatment with medication and rehabilitation are provided according to symptoms and physical conditions.
We will proceed with the necessary treatment while monitoring the progress of your symptoms.
What is compulsory automobile liability insurance?
Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance (automobile liability insurance) is insurance that is required to be purchased when driving a car or motorcycle, and its purpose is to provide relief to victims of traffic accidents.
In the case of injuries resulting from a traffic accident, compensation covers medical-related expenses, document fees, lost wages, and solace money (damages for pain and suffering), among other things.
In addition, the actual payment method for medical expenses and whether there is any out-of-pocket copay at the reception desk will vary depending on the circumstances of the accident and the procedures with the insurance company.
Depending on the arrangements made with the insurance company, there are cases where you can receive medical care at the hospital reception desk without any out-of-pocket expenses.
Traffic accident medical care at Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic
At our clinic, orthopedic surgeons examine various symptoms caused by traffic accidents.
After checking your symptoms and physical condition, we will propose the necessary examinations and treatments.
Main medical services
- Examination of pain in the neck, shoulders, lower back, joints, etc. caused by traffic accidents
- Examination of symptoms caused by whiplash
- Consultation for numbness and abnormal sensations in the hands and feet
- Examination for bruises, sprains, etc.
- imaging examination as needed
- Medication management of pain
- Rehabilitation by a physical therapist
- Exercise therapy and physical therapy tailored to symptoms
- Advice on movements in daily life and work
We will proceed with treatment by combining orthopedic examinations and rehabilitation while monitoring the progress of your symptoms.
Doctors and physical therapists work together to provide rehabilitation.
After a traffic accident, it is important not only to suppress the pain, but also to treat it while checking the impact on physical movement and daily life.
At our clinic, in addition to examinations by physicians, physical therapists evaluate your physical condition and movements, and provide rehabilitation tailored to each individual's symptoms.
Please consult us with your troubling symptoms, such as "difficulty moving your neck," "lower back pain interfering with work," or "fear of moving your body after the accident."
Please feel free to consult with us about transferring from other hospitals or osteopathic clinics.
Although I am currently receiving treatment at other medical institutions or osteopathic clinics,
- I would like to have my symptoms examined in detail at an orthopedic clinic.
- I want to receive rehabilitation.
- I want to change the hospital I go to.
- I would like to discuss my current treatment.
Please feel free to consult with us even in such cases.
When changing your treatment provider after a traffic accident, contacting the insurance company and completing certain procedures may be necessary.
We will also guide you through the necessary procedures at our clinic.
Frequently asked questions about medical examinations after a traffic accident
Q. It didn't hurt right after the accident, but the pain started a few days later. Can I still come in for an examination?
Yes. Symptoms can also appear some time after the accident.
A doctor will examine you, including evaluating the causal relationship with the accident, so please consult us if you have symptoms such as pain or numbness.
Is it okay to see a doctor before I hear from the insurance company?
Contacting your insurance company before visiting a medical institution allows for a smoother process.
However, first of all, it is most important to see a doctor and check your physical condition.
Please respond according to the situation, such as contacting your insurance company after your visit. You can also consult at our reception desk.
Q. When using compulsory automobile liability insurance, is it necessary to pay at the counter?
If the procedures with your insurance company are in place, there are cases where you can receive medical exams without out-of-pocket expenses at the reception desk.
However, this varies depending on the accident situation and procedures with the insurance company, so please check with the reception desk for details.
Q. How long can I continue visiting the hospital?
The duration of hospital visits varies depending on the symptoms and the course of recovery.
It is not uniformly fixed to "○ months"; instead, the physician provides treatment while monitoring the progress of the symptoms.
Q. I am going to a bone-setting clinic (seikotsuin), but can I also visit an orthopedic clinic?
Yes, you can consult with us.
If you would like to see a doctor regarding your symptoms after a traffic accident, or if you would like to check the details of your current symptoms, please visit an orthopedic department.
Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic Traffic Accident Treatment
Our clinic is located within walking distance from Ikejiri-Ohashi Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, making it easily accessible for patients from the Meguro, Setagaya, and Shibuya areas.
Equipped with both orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation departments,Doctors and physical therapists work together to provide medical care and rehabilitation.
Even if you think it is just a minor pain, symptoms after a traffic accident can affect your daily life and work.
I don't know which department to visit
I have had neck pain since the accident.
Lower back pain developed later
I'm worried about numbness
Please consult with us first even in such cases.
After a traffic accident, even if your symptoms are mild, seek medical attention early
After a traffic accident, symptoms may not be clear right away.
That is precisely why it is important not to make your own judgment that you are fine just because it doesn't hurt, but rather to have your physical condition checked at an orthopedic clinic as soon as possible.
At Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic, we provide comprehensive care for injuries caused by traffic accidents, ranging from medical examination and treatment to rehabilitation.
If you are experiencing symptoms after a traffic accident, please feel free to consult us.
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