Overview
Acute injuries refer to sudden, traumatic injuries that occur as a result of accidents, falls, collisions, or other unforeseen events. These injuries can affect various parts of the body, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues, and can range from minor sprains and strains to more severe fractures or dislocations. At Empire Pain Management, Minimally Invasive Spine & Orthopedic Specialists, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of acute injuries, offering prompt and comprehensive care to promote healing and minimize long-term complications. When you experience an acute injury, it can be a distressing and painful experience that requires immediate attention to prevent further damage and facilitate recovery. Our team of orthopedic specialists is experienced in managing a wide range of acute injuries and understands the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment options for Acute Injuries at Empire Pain Management, Minimally Invasive Spine & Orthopedic Specialists may include:
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- Immediate first aid: For minor acute injuries such as sprains or strains, we may recommend the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) to reduce pain and swelling and promote healing.
- Splinting or immobilization: For more severe acute injuries such as fractures or dislocations, we may immobilize the affected area with a splint, cast, or brace to prevent further movement and stabilize the injury while it heals.
- Reduction: In cases of dislocations or joint misalignments, we may perform a reduction procedure to manually realign the bones and restore normal joint anatomy.
- Pain management: We offer various pain management techniques such as medications, nerve blocks, or corticosteroid injections to alleviate pain and discomfort associated with acute injuries.
- Rehabilitation: Following the acute phase of treatment, we provide comprehensive rehabilitation programs focused on restoring strength, mobility, and function to the injured area, promoting tissue healing, and preventing recurrence of injury.
- Surgical intervention: In cases of severe or complex acute injuries that do not respond to conservative treatments, surgical intervention may be necessary to repair or reconstruct damaged tissues and restore function.
Meet Our Team Of Doctors
Dr. James Yu
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dylan J. O'Rourke
Certified Physician Assistant
Pain Condition We Treat
Improve your quality of life with our comprehensive approach to pain management
We are dedicated to finding individualized treatment options tailored to fit your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you lead a productive and active life, free from pain and disruption.
We use an integrative approach to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assess your condition.
Physical examination and review of your medical history. We assess the cause of your pain, determine its severity and duration, and help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
We provide a range of treatments and procedures to address your chronic pain. These include nerve blocks, injections, physical therapy, implantable therapies and more. We also offer health education to help you better manage your condition.