When Back Surgery is Necessary after a Car Accident in Indianapolis

Suffering a back injury, such as fractured vertebrae after a car accident in Indianapolis can sharply interfere with your life, and in some cases, surgery may be the only option. If your accident is caused by someone else's negligence on the road, you may be entitled to compensation to cover the cost of medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering through an Indiana injury claim.

Treatment for Back Injury After a Car Accident in Indianapolis

There are 3 main categorizations of back fracture injuries: flexion, extension and rotation fractures. 

• Flexion fractures can be treated by wearing a back brace and engaging in physical therapy, but certain unstable burst fractures that consist of significant fractures, angulation or bending at the place of injury, or substantial nerve injury may require decompression surgery. 
• Extension fractures can be treated non-surgically, provided there are no injuries to the posterior ligaments of the spine, but if those ligaments are damaged, surgery is often necessary. Also, if the fracture goes through the entire disk, surgery is performed to stabilize the site of the fracture.  
• Rotation fracture -- surgery can be necessary in cases that involve spinal cord and nerve damage, but they are often delayed because, as this type of spine injury is usually associated with high-energy events, there are other more severe, sometimes life-threatening injuries that have to be treated first. 

A Helping Hand from an Indiana Injury Claim Lawyer

When you have complications after a car accident in Indianapolis, an injury claim attorney can help you to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with filing a claim. In order to get back on track with your personal injury claim, order a copy of our FREE book, Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims, and then contact a personal injury attorney at the Hensley Legal Group for a no-cost consultation - 1-888-558-0595.