Lesiones de Tejido Blando

Soft tissue injuries are challenging because they do not show up on X-ray and may not produce specific findings on MRI. Defense medical examiners often argue they are subjective and minor. The solution is objective, measurement-based documentation: goniometric ROM measurements, grip strength testing, functional capacity assessments, palpatory findings documented at specific anatomical landmarks, and validated patient-reported outcome measures tracked over time. This body of objective data creates a clinically credible record that is difficult to dismiss.

Yes. New York No-Fault insurance covers soft tissue injury evaluation and treatment at MAIC. This includes initial injury evaluation, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and specialist consultations when clinically indicated. We manage all No-Fault billing and prior authorization. Under New York law, No-Fault coverage applies regardless of fault in the accident.

Recovery time depends on the severity of the injury, the structures involved, the patient's age and overall health, and the adequacy of treatment. Mild Grade I sprains and strains typically resolve in 2–4 weeks with appropriate treatment. Moderate Grade II injuries involving partial ligamentous tearing may take 6–12 weeks. Severe Grade III injuries with complete ligamentous rupture, or complex multi-region soft tissue injuries, can require months of treatment and may result in permanent functional limitations. MAIC tracks functional progress across the entire treatment course and issues a formal MMI determination when appropriate.

Myofascial trigger points are hyperirritable spots within taut bands of skeletal muscle that produce local pain, referred pain, and autonomic responses when compressed or activated. They are a common sequela of soft tissue injury and contribute to chronic pain and functional limitation. MAIC clinicians map and document trigger points at specific anatomical locations at each visit, recording their presence, severity, and the referred pain patterns they produce. This systematic documentation creates an objective record of myofascial involvement that supports the ongoing treatment necessity and disability claims.

Yes. When severe, or when inadequately treated, soft tissue injuries can result in permanent scarring, fibrosis, and reduced flexibility of injured structures. Chronic myofascial pain syndrome, persistent ROM limitation, and ongoing functional impairment are recognized permanent sequelae of significant soft tissue injuries. MAIC's treating physicians issue formal permanency statements supported by objective functional findings when maximum medical improvement is reached — documentation that is essential for the damages portion of the personal injury claim.