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Knee injuries can be hard to diagnose, take a long time to treat, and can result in a patient suffering serious financial losses or medical bills.
It's easy to overlook the importance that the knee plays in your life. However, it's only when you suffer a knee injury that you realize that even simple things like sitting down or walking, seemed monumentally torturous with an injured knee. A person who suffers from a knee injury can expect to spend many days away from work, and can expect a lack of flexibility in the area for a while.
Causes of Knee Injuries
Knee injuries can occur as a result of sudden trauma to the knee, repetitive strain, or because of excessive stretching of the ligaments. An automobile accident or a slip and fall accident could cause sudden blunt force trauma to the knee, and even lead to a fracture. Persons, who work in occupations that require them to stand or squat for long periods of time, may be at a higher risk of knee disease caused by repetitive stress. Knee injuries are also very common in the sports arena.
Symptoms of Knee Injuries
There may not always be any outward signs of knee injuries. Pain and swelling are two telltale signs. But the pain may not be consistent or sharp, or may only make its presence felt while performing certain activities. If you experience a popping or grinding sensation, or are unable to stretch your knee completely, get medical attention.
Complications in Knee Injuries
Diagnosis and treatment of a knee injury can be complex because different types of injuries may result in different types of symptoms. For example, a knee injury that causes pain while climbing up the stairs, could be a sign of meniscus injury, or damage to cartilage. On the other hand, if the pain is felt while walking down the stairs, it could be a sign of a totally different type of knee injury. This may impact your knee injury claim.
Post traumatic arthritis may not be seen immediately after an injury, but can cause major trauma later. If complications arise, you may need reconstructive knee surgery, joint replacement surgery, or meniscus tear surgery
The Texas personal injury lawyers at Schechter McElwee Shaffer and Harris represent persons who have suffered knee injuries as a result of automobile accidents, workplace accidents, and maritime accidents in Houston, throughout the Texas area and nationwide. If you have suffered a knee injury, contact an experienced injury lawyer at our office for a free initial evaluation of your case.
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