In general, a knee injury creates pain and reduces range of movement. Each knee injury is different based on the person’s health, degree of damage, and various other factors. Receiving an accurate diagnosis from an orthopedic surgeon will help determine if surgery for a torn MCL is necessary. The out of pocket costs may be difficult to estimate.…
I am writing to provide you with an updated status concerning the above-referenced industrial injury case. Applicant’s Attorney’s Request for a Supplemental Report from Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Timothy Brox As you may recall, a letter was sent to the applicant’s attorney’s office requesting the status of the request for a supplemental report from PQME, Dr. Brox. In our letter, I indicated if no response was received within 30 days of the letter, we would be filing a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed to a Mandatory Settlement Conference based on the reporting of Dr. Brox. No response has been received from the applicant’s attorney’s office.…
Diagnostic images revealed a comminuted fracture of his left patella, a fracture of his left iliac wing, a left lateral 6th rib fracture, a significantly displaced and angulated transverse fracture of the 5th proximal phalanx on the left and a questionable fracture of the left radial head. In addition, and significantly more troubling, the diagnostic tests revealed a splenic laceration with adjacent blood, a pneumothorax in the left lung, and multiple bilateral pulmonary lacerations. Due to concerns regarding the severity of his “Level I trauma” injuries along with the possibility of internal bleeding, Nicholas was immediately airlifted to Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield,…
The Officer went home and started experiencing pain in his right forearm and elbow. On September 1st, 2015, the Officer was still experiencing pain and decided to attend Toronto East General Hospital for an examination.…
The NFL season is not off to a positive start for the Arizona Cardinals. They lost their first regular season game on September 10 to the Detroit Tigers. After the game, they found out that they will have to play without running back David Johnson, who will be out for two to three months. Johnson suffered a dislocated wrist, which requires surgery.…
A progress note from Dr. Sharman, dated 02/15/2017, indicated that the claimant presented for a follow-up regarding the assault. He had complaints of right knee and right shoulder pain. Objective findings showed superficial abrasions and minor contusions on the left forehead. He was diagnosed with a contusion of the face, abrasion of the right knee, and patellofemoral arthritis of the left knee. NSAID for pain was recommended.…
Christopher and Lucas Leonard were brothers who were attending a church service at Word of Life Christian Church in New Hartford, New York, with their parents, Bruce and Deborah. The following day, Lucas, who was 19 years old, was pronounced dead at the church when members found him unbreathing. He was brought a hospital and his autopsy showed he “suffered multiple contusions from blunt force trauma to the torso and extremities”. The autopsy also showed that Lucas had been shot, but the gun was nowhere to be found at the church. Meanwhile, Christopher, who was 17 years old, was rushed to a hospital near by.…
Assessment of the Injured Ankle I. Injury Situation: A female volleyball player was in practice and was involved in a blocking drill. When she made the attempt to block the attacker on the other side of the net, they both landed on the center line causing her to come down on the attacker’s foot. This caused the ankle to roll over the outside of her foot. II. Evaluation of the Injury: pain and swelling is localized to the lateral side of the ankle, some inability to bear weight after injury can bear slight weight, tenderness and slight bruising.…
Face is the window through which we perceive the world around us and the world notes us. The face is crucial , injuries to face results in divesting physical and emotional sequelae. Maxillofacial trauma is a cause of grave concern due to the increasing road traffic accidents, violence and sports injury. The unique position of mandible on the face makes it one of the most commonly fractured facial bones. Mandibular Fractures are the most common fractures treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeon.…
In the study Ankle Injuries and Ankle Strength, Flexibility, and Proprioception in College Basketball Players Kristen A. Payne, MS, ATC, addresses three different predictors of ankle injuries in collegiate basketball players. During this research, the subjects were tested for isokinetic peak torque of ankle dorsiflexion-plantar flexion and eversion-inversion. As well as various measures of ankle proprioception, and for ankle dorsiflexion range of motion. Statistically, injuries to the ankle joint are among one of the most common sport-related injuries. It was concluded that…
Introduction A finger fracture is a break in any of the finger bones. What are the causes?…
Jennifer McNab of Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company referred this file for medical case management. Instructions were given to meet with Susan Iversen and assist with coordination of appropriate and related medical care, and identify needs to facilitate recovery. INTERVIEW SETTING On 10/24/16 I met Ms. Iversen at her home. She is alert and oriented.…
Cuneiform Fracture The cuneiform bones are the bones in the middle of the foot that make up the arch. A cuneiform fracture is a break or crack in one of these bones. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: A sudden twisting of your foot.…
McCorkle and Reese (2015) describe mediation as a process where a neutral third party assists individuals with developing a mutual agreement in resolving their conflict (p. 2). Mediation can be offered through a number of different situations such as the court system, through an employer, or educational setting. In the case study, The Broken Saw Case, conflict arose between a retail establishment and a customer and the parties were referred to mediation in an attempt to resolve the matter. McCorkle and Reese (2015) indicate this type of mediation as business mediation which occurs when disagreements exist within an organization due to a business transaction between the customer and the retailer (p.7).…
My First Broken Bone The time I broke my first bone, I was tumbling and the event affected me greatly. It had a major impact on the way I thought and my mindset when it comes to achieving my goals. Sometimes, things happen in life that bring us down and make us doubt ourselves, but no matter what happens, we should always keep striving to reach our goals. Which is what I had to do when I was going through a rough time in tumbling. On an afternoon in June of 2011, I attended my normal tumbling class at Full FX in Port Arthur, Texas.…