WCITN #3: Even Superheroes Get Hurt: What You Need to Know

Holy Cow Batwoman! Pow, Kabam! Ouch! Ruby Rose, who played Batwoman, on the CW Television Show reported that she sustained two injuries while working on the program. While wearing a latex Batwoman Mask, she developed an allergic reaction.  She also had an accident on the set which required back surgery. foxnew.com Can An Allergic Reaction… Continue reading WCITN #3: Even Superheroes Get Hurt: What You Need to Know

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #2, A RESTAURANT COOKING UP STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A Restaurant closed for a “day of kindness” after enduring customers’ abuse. Nypost.com  Restaurant Employee stress is real.  Some of the story’s restaurant’s employees were reduced to tears from customers swearing, threatening, arguing, and yelling. The story illustrated multiple stressors that restaurant employees experience.  Customer abuse was the highlight.  There were management problems as well.… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #2, A RESTAURANT COOKING UP STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY, POST-OPERATIVE VISITS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Workers’ Compensation Studies will often provide Injured Workers insight as to Insurance Companies’ and Medical Providers’ tactics.   Injured Workers often feel like there is an agenda working against them.  A recent study about post-operative visits for Upper Extremity Surgery raises concerns. This article will discuss Upper Extremity Surgery, the Study’s results and the Study’s implications… Continue reading UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY, POST-OPERATIVE VISITS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE “STRAIGHT LEG” TEST: INJURED WORKERS BEING EXAMINED FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Injured Workers are evaluated and treated within the Workers’ Compensation System for work-related complaints.  Workers suffering from back injuries will be physically examined to determine a proper diagnosis. Lumbar Spine Physical Examinations require the physician or examiner to perform various physical tests.  One of these tests is the “straight leg.” This article will discuss the… Continue reading THE “STRAIGHT LEG” TEST: INJURED WORKERS BEING EXAMINED FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

DUPUYTREN’S DISEASE(DD) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Dupuytren’s Disease (DD) is an upper extremity disorder.   DD has been a source of controversy with respect to whether it should be considered as an industrial injury. If DD is considered an industrial injury, then the Injured Worker suffering from the disorder would be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These would include medical treatment and… Continue reading DUPUYTREN’S DISEASE(DD) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

STRESSED OUT WORKERS: SOCIAL MEDIA, UNSYMPATHETIC CUSTOMERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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A TikTok trend, is stressing out Starbucks Baristas.  The NyPost reports that customers who are TikTok fans are essentially harassing workers with outlandish orders.  One famous order is from an Edward.  Edward’s drink is a double blended drink containing 13 ingredients. nypost.   Unless a commensurate tip is provided for time consuming orders, it is  understandable why… Continue reading STRESSED OUT WORKERS: SOCIAL MEDIA, UNSYMPATHETIC CUSTOMERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Shoulder Injuries: Workers’ Compensation

Shoulders are at risk of industrial injury and are subject to many workers’ compensation claims.  The shoulder is a complex body part. As a result, there are variety of medical treatments that can be applied.  One type of shoulder injury is to the rotator cuff.  Rotator cuff tears account for over 4.5 million annual physician… Continue reading Shoulder Injuries: Workers’ Compensation

What You Need To Know About Back Surgery, Return To Work, & Workers’ Compensation

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Workers’ Compensation Medical Studies have been done on many topics.   Studies have reported on surgeries performed within the workers’ compensation environment.  Some studies have looked examined spinal surgeries. Study results impact Injured Workers.  Studies results can create insurance Company expectations concerning surgery success and recovery times.   Insurance Company expectations from these studies can be imposed… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Back Surgery, Return To Work, & Workers’ Compensation

The Opioid Risk Tool (Ort) And Work Injury Treatment

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In the field of medicine, tools are used to assess treatment’s nature and course.  These tools are used to make assessments to medical treatment. The tools are frequently questionnaires filled out by patients on their own.   These tools are considered a cost-effective and reliable means of obtaining information. Opioid medications can be prescribed to treat… Continue reading The Opioid Risk Tool (Ort) And Work Injury Treatment

What You Need To Know About The Cage-aid Questionnaire And Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment can employ various questionnaires to assess an Injured Workers’ need for treatment.  One of these questionnaires is called CAGE-AID. This article will discuss the purpose of the CAGE-AID questionnaire, how it is used in an industrial treatment setting, and how it may impact an injured worker’s treatment. What is the CAGE-AID… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Cage-aid Questionnaire And Workers’ Compensation