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With a severe work-related injury, all treatment options should be on the table, including surgery. At the same time, an operation is usually the most invasive treatment and the one that takes the longest to recover from. So it is often a last resort for a worker with...
Total knee replacement is not unheard of to help injured workers – many of whom are employed in blue-collar roles. Years of standing for lengthy periods, lifting heavy cargo, squatting, and climbing and descending stairs may cause stress on the knees, leading to a...
Minnesota has some of the most severe winters in the country, and with that comes dangerous weather, such as snow, freezing rain, frigid temperatures and slippery ice. When workers are exposed to these serious conditions, they can suffer catastrophic injuries....
Despite the persistent back pain, you soldier on in your job as a construction worker. You have seen doctors and medical specialists, who have prescribed medication and assigned you to physical therapy sessions. However, this only works to a point. Surgery is an...
Second opinions regarding medical treatment remain an important option for anyone faced with a medical ailment or condition. This includes the possibility of surgery. Among the group of people who may benefit from seeing another physician are those injured in a...
More and more people who work in industries that rely on assembly line production continue to be at risk in getting diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. According to a study by the Wake Forest School of Medicine, carpal tunnel syndrome represents the top cause for...
Severe burns represent some of the most painful and severe workplace injuries, which need swift attention from medical professionals. The goal is to save lives and provide the proper treatment to help burn victims recuperate from these life-changing injuries and get...
An assortment of risks and injuries face workers within any industry whether manufacturing, transportation, retail, restaurant, agriculture or construction. Some of these workplace injuries may be so severe that surgery is the only option. Injured workers must...
Nearly any internal injury can lead to lengthy hospital stays, disability, and even death. Blunt and penetrating trauma typically are the causes of internal organ injuries for workers. In many of these cases, negligence remains at the root. Workers may sustain such...
If your job involves repetitive tasks, the chances increase that you may eventually suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. According to research published by the National Library of Medicine, out of 1,000 people, one to three get diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in...
