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Can you tear a ligament in a car accident?

Leia Doyle

Can you tear a ligament in a car accident?

The sudden impact of a car collision may cause the ligaments that connect the bones in your knee to become overstretched. When this happens, one or more of your ligaments may tear.

What ligament is most commonly torn in a car accident?

Skiing, basketball, and football are sports that have a higher risk of ACL injuries. The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is also a common ligament to become injured in the knee. However, the PCL injury usually occurs with sudden, direct impact, such as in a car accident or during a football tackle.

How long do ligament injury take to heal?

For most mild to moderate sprains and strains, you can expect to regain full mobility within 3 to 8 weeks. More severe injuries can take months for a full recovery.

Can you tear a muscle in a car accident?

Strains from Car Accidents Strains involve muscles and tendons (which connect muscles to bones) that are stretched or torn in a crash. The force of a collision may cause a victim’s body to be suddenly twisted or pulled, causing painful tears in back muscles, hamstrings, and other areas of the body.

How serious is ligament tear?

“A torn ligament is considered a severe sprain that will cause pain, inflammation, bruising and result in ankle instability, often making it difficult and painful to walk. Recovery from a torn ligament may take several weeks, and should be done under the supervision of a health care provider.”

How does a torn ligament feel?

A torn ligament can result in varying degrees of pain and discomfort, depending on the extent of the injury. It may produce heat, extensive inflammation, popping or cracking noises, severe pain, instability within the joint and an inability to put weight or pressure on the joint.

What are the signs and symptoms of a soft tissue injury?

Common Symptoms of Soft Tissue Injuries

  • A lump or knot at the site of the injury.
  • Inability to bear weight.
  • Joint instability.
  • Limited range of motion.
  • Muscle cramping or spasms.
  • Muscle weakness.
  • Pain.
  • Swelling.

How long does muscle pain last after car accident?

Muscle soreness may occur in the back, arms, legs, or abdomen after a car accident. Like whiplash, symptoms of muscle soreness usually resolve within around six weeks. You should notice a marked decrease in pain and suffering within a few short days of your accident.