Specific Injury Case Study

1. For each of the following diagnostic test results, note which specific part of the brain would have to be damaged to create those symptoms. (include right and left sides in your analysis).

Axel and skeleton frame injuries are something that are very common in the world of sports. The National Football Ledge(NFL) has a foundation of physical impact and is very strenuous on the axel and skeletal frame. Thoracic disc herniations in the one of the most common injuries the NFL and it requires the greatest amount of time to recover which is 189 days. Thou the injury is very high in football nearly 15 percent of American suffer from Thoracic Disc Herniation. Degeneration the most common cause of Thoracic disc herniation “As a disc's annulus ages, it tends to crack and tear. These injuries are repaired with scar tissue. Over time the annulus weakens, and the nucleus may squeeze (herniate) through the damaged annulus. Spine degeneration

This evidence based practice article explores the persistent concussive symptoms (symptoms lasting more than 90 days post-injury) in students from middle school, high school, and college that obtain many sport-related concussions. The studies by Harmon et al (2013) and Doolan, Day, Maerlender, Goforth & Brolinson (2012), found that just in the United states alone, there are over a million concussions every year and there are at least 50% of the concussions that are not reported. One that acquires a concussion will go through neurocognitive testing, see a physician, and go through screenings and more. Although these methods for management are being done to treat a concussion, there is not any evidence based practice to say that those methods are actually working. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore multiple treatment options, clinical rationale, and outcomes for each treatment. There were 24 cases a clients that were referred the Clinic at the University of Oregon for persistent concussive symptoms related to a sports injury. There were 14 women and 10

Anthony Macias does not have a valid claim for workers’ compensation because he was not under employment during the time of his injury as defined by Labor Code section 3600, where at the time of his injury was not performing services growing out of his employment, nor was he acting within the course of his employment; his injury occurred during a social-athletic activity by his own choice.

Studies and surveys have shown that upper-extremity injuries are a common result of pitching through youth, high school, and collegiate baseball leagues. There have been surveys taken to show the relation of elbow and shoulder injuries and pitching. Statistics taken describe (1) the proportion of pitchers with a history of pitching related upper-extremity injury (2) proportion of pitchers with w history of pitching related elbow and shoulder injury that was treated through surgery (3)types of upper-extremity injuries sustained by pitchers and (4) types of upper extremity injuries sustained by a certain age category around the same time of injury.

DOI: 12/5/2013. The patient is a 57-year-old female precertification technician who sustained a work-related injury to her head, neck, lumbar spine, and right knee after slipping and falling on icy sidewalk. As per OMNI entry, she was diagnosed with head/scalp injury, status post concussion, cervical strain, headaches, and right knee medial meniscal tear status post surgery on 06/04/2014.

Grade 2 injuries result in symptoms of moderate to severe pain with severe difficulty in walking. The athlete is unlikely to be able to play on and will often limp heavily. Minor bruising and swelling may present immediately but can take several hours (up to 48) to develop. The ankle will feel very stiff but may also feel unstable resulting from a number of torn ligament fibers (this can be tested more accurately by a professional therapist). Recovery time for a moderate ankle sprain (grade 2) takes between 4 and 8 weeks.

When people cause damages to another party due to intentional, negligent, or reckless behaviors the injured parties may sue. This includes if there is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and someone knows they have this and passes it on to an unknowing partner.

Life changing injuries are those injuries that will change our life and impact our co-workers, families and friends. These injuries would be things such as broken bones, amputations, loss of vision, partial or full immobility of a limb. Injuries that will truly change your life and the lives of those of loved ones.

Imagine taking a risk that causes a long-term injury and costs your job. Sometimes people take a risk for fortune or entertainment, even if that means that long-term health issues or losing their career. Stunt devils and pro football players are just two examples of people who take dangerous risks.

DOI: 11/27/2015 . Patient is a year old male employee who sustained injury due to lifting heavy items all day. Per OMNI, he was initially diagnosed with

DOI: 12/15/2015. Patient is a 43-year-old male senior buyer who reported pain in his left elbow/arm from repetitive motion using the keyboard. Per OMNI, he was initially diagnosed with left elbow epicondylitis.

Top story today is that of Kwon Alexander's hamstring injury. Kwon missed Tuesday's practice dude to his injury and the official word on the severity of his injury is not yet known at this time. However, according to Roy Cummings, his injury is not too serious and he should not miss too much time.

Soft Tissue Injuries Most soft tissue injuries occur during the use of rotary instruments or sports, etc. Post-operative injury after L.A. can also cause injury. Management: Step 1 – identify the area of injury & inform the patient of the extent of the problem. Step 2 – gently debride & irrigate the area Step 3 – prescribe antibiotics for a period of 1 week Step 4 – evaluate the patient’s immunization status for tetanus & refer the patient for an initial immunization series or for a tetanus booster if immunization is not

Matthew was injured on January 19, 2016 at about 10:30 am when, making a delivery, he turned his right ankle. He does not know the specific location but knows it happened at a customer’s home in East Greenwich. He reported the incident to his supervisor and since then they have been trying to have him work light duty in the office and discouraged him for reporting the incident. Matthew is concerned that he may have more than just ligament damage so he asked us to file a petition to make sure the injury is properly recorded and that he is protected.