On February 9, 2018 I interviewed Mr. Appler at the Panera Restaurant in Washington, Missouri and stated the following: On November 16, 2016 he had climbed a wooden ladder to close the attic access in his garage and the ladder broke. He fell approximately 8 to 10 feet onto the concrete floor where he was found by his wife. Mr. Appler does not know how long he was on the floor or if he lost consciousness. The Owensville EMS voiced some concerns about head and neck injuries during his transport to Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri.
Upon arrival to the emergency room he was again seen by a physician, who ordered an x-ray and lab work. The doctor and an x-ray technician both agreed there were no signs of fracture seen in the x-rays. Mr. Appler was complaining of intense pain, had problems sitting, standing, and walking unassisted, the emergency room doctor admitted him to Mercy Hospital and was treated by Dr. James Jansen.
Mr. Appler says he did not undergo an MRI during his stay, was given pain medications, and limited physical therapy that consisted of him …show more content…
Jansen was interviewed February 6, 2018 Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri. Also present was Phillip Willman, attorney (see Attachment #1). Dr. Jansen stated the following: Mr. Appler was referred to him by Dr. Scott Crollard after been seen in the Washington Mercy EOD for a fall from a ladder. Appler’s initial evaluation while in the EOD included a CT of the head, cervical spine, chest, abdomen, and pelvis which showed no injuries. He was admitted to Dr. Jansen’s care for further observation and pain control from November 16, 2017 thru November 18, 2017.
His main complaints were pain to the right side of his chest, and some dizziness when sitting up. He improved over the next few days with pain medication (Percocet, Valium, and Toradol). When physical therapy worked with him on November 17, 2017 he walked approximately 20 feet. On November 18, 2017 he was noted as walking 100
Upon arrival to the emergency room he was again seen by a physician, who ordered an x-ray and lab work. The doctor and an x-ray technician both agreed there were no signs of fracture seen in the x-rays. Mr. Appler was complaining of intense pain, had problems sitting, standing, and walking unassisted, the emergency room doctor admitted him to Mercy Hospital and was treated by Dr. James Jansen.
Mr. Appler says he did not undergo an MRI during his stay, was given pain medications, and limited physical therapy that consisted of him …show more content…
Jansen was interviewed February 6, 2018 Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri. Also present was Phillip Willman, attorney (see Attachment #1). Dr. Jansen stated the following: Mr. Appler was referred to him by Dr. Scott Crollard after been seen in the Washington Mercy EOD for a fall from a ladder. Appler’s initial evaluation while in the EOD included a CT of the head, cervical spine, chest, abdomen, and pelvis which showed no injuries. He was admitted to Dr. Jansen’s care for further observation and pain control from November 16, 2017 thru November 18, 2017.
His main complaints were pain to the right side of his chest, and some dizziness when sitting up. He improved over the next few days with pain medication (Percocet, Valium, and Toradol). When physical therapy worked with him on November 17, 2017 he walked approximately 20 feet. On November 18, 2017 he was noted as walking 100