Jun
28
2011
After 22 years as a personal injury lawyer, it is a basic principle that when it comes to this case is:
Identify all injuries and ensure that every properly diagnosed and treated.
“What?” You say: “Is not that the doctor job?”
Maybe. But is this the work of the physician to ensure you get maximum recovery of your injury case?
In this age of information overload Physicians are encouraged to stay on the latest developments in their field, and competently perform their specialty. An orthopedic surgeon can, for example, are expected to identify a fracture. But is it realistic for him to know the symptoms of “ATM”?
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
The temporomandibular joint is one of the two joints connecting the bones of the lower jaw to the temporal bone (think of “temple”) of the skull. There is a hinge joint and combined sliding. TMJ disorder is an abnormal condition with facial pain and poor function of the lower jaw.
I once represented a client in China. He came to this country to go to school and decided to stay. While driving on the highway in his VW bus, one night he was hit from behind by a large truck trailers.
His injuries were numerous and varied. One day, after seeing many doctors, he was discussing with me the visit to my office to her in case of injury. My attention was attracted by a loud “pop”, which coincided with the opening of his mouth.
ATM? You better believe it. One of the worst cases I’ve ever seen (or heard).
Here is a list of symptoms ATM, the ATM was provided by a specialist are available:
1st Is there any pain in or around the ears, jaw, head or neck?
2nd Are there ATM common noises, such as rope jumping, clicking or crackling noises or feelings?
3rd Is it painful to eat or too difficult to open your mouth?
4th Do you have frequent headaches?
ATM very minor symptoms can often be adequately treated by a chiropractor, but if the state more than a few chiropractic a reference, a dentist who specializes in ATM’s will. The dentist can install support for the patient, which will hopefully provide a sustainable reconstruction and relief.
Head injury
Another disease common in personal injury cases (especially after a car accident) is a closed head injury. A closed head injury occurs when a trauma (injury) to the brain, which do not result in a fractured skull. A type of closed head injury is a “movement”, a violent shaking or shaking a brain injury.
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