Case Study On Work Related Injury

Ingrid is a social worker, wife, and a mother who lives in a two story colonial home with her husband and two daughters, aged 8 and 15 years old. She was active in the school of her children, serving on committees and volunteering to read in the classroom. She attended to church habitually, though her husband did not accompany her. Her interests included swimming, snorkeling, and hiking. Not only was she close to her immediate family, but also maintained frequent contact with her college friends living throughout the country. As well, Ingrid requires moderate assistance with most of her basic activities of daily living (BADL).

DOI: 8/6/2015. Patient is a 51-year-old female licensed vocational nurse who sustained a work-related injury to her back and hips while moving a client. As per OMNI, she was diagnosed with muscle spasm, pain over the low back and thoracic region. She is status post right carpal tunnel release on 02/26/16.

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The patient notes that the injury happen when he was lifting some metal trash trays into a trash bin when he felt a sharp pain in his shoulders. Treatment history notes that the treatment to date has consisted of medications. Of note, the MRI done showed a large full thickness tear with retraction of the tendon. Physical examination of the left shoulder revealed that the range of motion has forward flexion of 0-175 degrees, external rotation of 0-40 degrees, and internal rotation to T12. There is positive Hawkins’ and Neer’s sign for impingement. There is weakness with abduction testing. Treatment plan notes recommendation, surgical intervention in the form of a left shoulder, subacromial decompression, rotator cuff repair surgery as necessary. A follow up of 2 to 3 weeks if surgery is authorized. As per medical summary and work status dated 6/14/16, it was noted that the patient has not improved significantly and would be needing surgery. The patient’s return to work date is 6/14/16 with no lifting over 10 pounds and no overhead reach. Follow up to clinic date is on

DOI: 9/4/2014. The patient is a 51-year old male paint maker who sustained a work-related injury when he missed a step on a platform and fell, jarring his back. As per OMNI entry, he was diagnosed with lumbar sprain and lumbosacral disc degeneration.

DOI: 2/24/2016. Patient is a 46-year-old male production technician who sustained injury while he was lifting a heavy door when he felt immediate pain in his right shoulder. Per OMNI, he was initially diagnosed with right shoulder strain.

The purpose of the report: On November 4, 2016, at approximately 1430 there was a work-related injury in the mail room. Mr. Thomas Cole is a postal clerk at Morehead City Post Office and while lifting a heavy basket of outgoing mail located in the mail room he fell onto the tile floor face first and suffered a laceration to his chin. EMS was called to the scene at 1445 and Mr. Cole was taken to the emergency room and received 8 stitches on chin. Mr. Cole stated that there was a slick area located on the floor and he slipped and fell forward dropping the basket of mail and was unable to stop fall and ultimately fell face first on the floor and hit chin.

In this post we will going to talk in detail about the personal work place injury solicitor! It is a fact that whenever an individual suffers from some type of injury it might be a physical injury or mental one. It can be just because of the medical malpractice, or due to negligence. It is known as Personal Injury. One of the most common and regular types of the injuries have been connected with the road accidents. Other forms are work accidents, tripping accidents, assault, domestic accidents, or accidents that caused due to using defective products.

Classical music performers face many challenges throughout their careers; dealing with an occupational injury is one of them. Nowadays, studies show that up to seventy-four percent of musicians suffer playing-related injuries. These injuries slow down musical growth, can take time out of performances and practices, and may cost a musician lose his/her carrier forever. Fortunately, today many treatments can be used if injuries are diagnosed quickly, and prevention methods are available to prevent an injury from ever occurring. Factors such as genetics and age (mental and physical characteristics inherited from parents) should be considered as well when a musician decides his/her practice schedule. The physical demands of long practice

DOI: 12/2/2014. Patient is a 51-year-old female instructor who sustained injury while demonstrating a push up when she felt a burning sensation. Per OMNI, she was initially diagnosed with unspecified disorder of bursae and tendons, and brachial neuritis. Patient is status post right rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic subacromial decompression and debridement on 8/20/15.

On 11/21/2017, the claimant presented for a follow-up for his right shoulder. He reported right shoulder pain rated at 3/10. He stated that the range of motion had returned to normal. On examination of the right shoulder, a full range of motion was noted with resolved tenderness. The impingement sign was positive. X-ray of the right shoulder on 10/20/2017 was negative for fracture or dislocation. He was diagnosed with a traumatic arthropathy of the right shoulder. Continued physical therapy was recommended.

Nurses are advocates for not only the patient but the nursing profession as a whole. Although nurses strive to provide optimal high quality care, it does not come without high cost to the healthcare team. “The concept of work ability is related to a worker’s capacity to perform his or her work tasks, given the work demands, his or her health status, and physical mental abilities” (Fischer and Martinez, 2013). High quality care and treatment relies on nursing professionals being able to complete their daily tasks with effective time management and without injury. The demands of the healthcare system are continuously evolving in relation to their being a shortage of nurses and an increase in patient load

Surprisingly, work related injuries are a common occurrence. Certainly, this is true for the worker involved with dangerous occupations. Work related injuries happen to people that are in occupations that do not normally expose them to danger too. The important fact is that a state's worker's compensation laws protect workers that are injured on the job. In other words, the employer is responsible for any type of injuries suffered by their employee, while they were on the job. For example, a dock worker is injured while loading a truck on company property. An office worker trips and injures their knee in the company office. Both are covered by worker's compensation. Here is more on dealing with an injury while on the job.

When you've been injured at work, you may need a long period of recovery before it's safe for you to resume your usual activities. Even if you're feeling well, your body must be restored to good physical shape to handle the demands of your job. Physiotherapy is often recommended by your doctor since it provides you with a structured program for making progress toward the goal of going back to work. Here's how physiotherapy helps when you're recovering from an injury.

DOI: 10/4/2007. Patient is a 42-year-old male upholsterer who sustained a work-related injury to his left knee due to being struck on table. Patient is status post left partial medial meniscectomy on 10/9/15. He was declared P & S by Ortho AME Dr. Berman on 04/02/09.