Knee Pain after a car accident
Knee Pain After a Car Accident — Treatment in Hurst.
Knee injuries from collisions are common, often missed at the ER, and frequently go untreated until they become chronic. They don't have to.
Why crashes injure knees
The most common mechanism is dashboard impact — the knee strikes the dashboard, steering column, or front-seat console at speed. Even without visible bruising, this can damage internal structures.
Symptoms typically include:
- Patellofemoral joint damage
- Meniscus tears
- Knee ligament strain (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL)
- Cartilage damage on the femur or tibia
- Twisting injuries (foot fixed on brake pedal during impact)
Why "I'll just rest it" doesn't work
Soft-tissue and cartilage injuries in the knee don't always self-resolve. Rest alone tends to result in stiffness, weakness, and recurring pain. Active rehabilitation outperforms rest in most knee injury research.
How we evaluate it
Your initial visit includes:
- History of the accident and contact mechanism
- Knee-specific orthopedic tests (Lachman, McMurray, valgus/varus stress, patellar tracking)
- Gait analysis
- Imaging where structural involvement is suspected
- MRI or orthopedic referral for suspected internal derangement
How we treat it
Treatment is rehabilitative, not just palliative:
- Manual therapy — and joint mobilization
- Soft-tissue therapy — for compensating muscle groups
- Targeted strengthening — (quadriceps, hamstrings, hip stabilizers)
- Modalities — including shockwave therapy where appropriate
- Kinesio taping — for support during activity
What recovery typically looks like
Plans typically run 6–12 weeks. Cases requiring surgical evaluation are referred appropriately.
PIP coverage
Knee Pain treatment is covered by your Texas PIP.
We bill your auto insurer directly. You pay $0 out of pocket.
Don't wait — knee pain responds best to early treatment.
Call us to verify your PIP and book your exam this week.