As an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and knee problems, I treat a large number of workers’ compensation injuries. Specifically, I see a lot of patients with rotator cuff injuries, labral tears above the shoulder, torn ACLs and meniscus tears above the knee. These patients are typically referred to me by case managers, adjusters and employers who want to see patients return to work as quickly as possible. It is my job to determine if a patient had a pre-existing condition or experienced an on-the-job injury, and restore the patient’s functioning to the highest level possible in an efficient amount of time. One thing case managers, adjusters and employers don’t want to see is a patient out of work for an extended period.
In the following video, I describe the orthopedic care I provide to patients with workers’ compensation injuries and my relationship with case managers, adjusters and employers:
Patients, case managers, adjusters and employers may also find the following information useful:
- Diagnosing Common Knee, Foot and Ankle Workers’ Compensation Injuries
- What are the treatment options for shoulder injuries at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics?
- What are the treatment options for leg and knee injuries at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics?
About the Author: Lowry Jones, Jr., M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions of the shoulder and knee, as well as workers compensation injuries. He also treats disorders of the foot and ankle, hip, back and elbow.
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