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Accident-related conditions
Shoulder, Knee & Joint Injuries
after an accident.
Explore orthopedic evaluation for accident-related shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, wrist, ankle, and other joint injuries.
Understanding the symptoms
What patients may notice.
Bracing during impact, striking the interior of a vehicle, twisting, or falling can injure bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and other joint structures.
✓ Joint pain, swelling, or bruising
✓ Reduced range of motion
✓ Instability, locking, or catching
✓ Weakness with lifting or weight bearing
✓ Persistent pain despite rest
Clinical evaluation
The next step depends on the findings.
Orthopedic assessment considers how the injury occurred, the location of tenderness, motion, strength, and stability. X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound may be considered when results could change management.
This information is educational, not a diagnosis. Call 911 or seek emergency care for severe, rapidly worsening, or life-threatening symptoms.
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