WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKERS’ COMP
Seeking medical care and consultation should be a top priority.
Our medical and physical therapy teams have extensive experience helping patients understand and manage their occupational-related injuries. We can help you understand your condition more thoroughly and will work with you to design a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle.
Your case may be time-sensitive. Many insurance carriers have a time limit on any personal injury claims you can make following a work-related accident.
Evaluation should be sought immediately following an accident on the job or exposure to dangerous conditions or chemicals.
WORK-RELATED INJURIES CAN VARY GREATLY DEPENDING ON THE INDUSTRY AND NATURE OF THE JOB, HOWEVER, COMMON REASONS FOR WORK-RELATED INJURIES INCLUDE:
In some situations, a diagnosed spine condition may not respond to conservative, non-surgical treatments, or some spine conditions may be too severe to consider these less invasive treatment options. If your spine condition falls into this category, your Oasis spine specialist may recommend an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
There are different factors you Oasis spine specialist assess to determine if you qualify for an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. These factors commonly include:
- Muscle, ligament or tendon injury due to overexertion
- Neck or back injuries from slipping or tripping on the job site
- Injuries due to equipment failure
- Automobile accidents
- Bone or joint injuries due to repetitive or strained motion