As stated above, many orthopedic injuries can heal without lasting effects or pain. However, in more serious cases, many people will continue to experience chronic pain or loss of mobility because of their orthopedic injuries. Therefore, these types of injuries can have serious, long-lasting consequences on a person’s quality of life.
The pain that accompanies orthopedic injuries can be sudden and severe (acute) or it may be long-lasting (chronic). Additionally, you may experience localized pain in one area of your body, or you may experience pain in your entire body. Each orthopedic injury is unique, and therefore the pain you experience may differ from others.
There are many different types of orthopedic pain, which include bone pain, joint pain, muscle pain, or tendon and ligament pain.
This means the pain you feel varies, and may include:
Bone pain
Stiffness and/or inflammation
Muscle spasms or cramps
Muscle pain
And more.