Work Related Injury: A Case Study

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).

Based on the progress report dated 03/02/16 by Dr. Ozaeta, the patient has had a right knee corticosteroid injection one week ago. She had to take a Norco yesterday for right knee pain. She saw Dr. Cantrell, who requested 8 additional physical therapy sessions. She has low back discomfort, notable when sitting. She takes nortriptyline and an antihypertensive.

Based on the progress report dated 08/23/16, the patient complains left knee pain upon walking. Discomfort was described as aching, tingling, intense, severe, continuous, pain, discomfort, increasing with movement and varying with activity. Pain is rated as 5/10 without medications and 4/10 with medications.

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DOI: 7/2/2010. The patient is a 57-year old female claims examiner who sustained a work-related cumulative trauma injury to multiple body parts that include head/cervical spine, shoulders, arms knees, and left hip. As per progress report dated 7/11/16, the patient reports neck and low back pain. IT was noted that the pain is associated with left lower extremity numbness, tingling, and weakness. The patient has tried and failed multiple anti-inflammatories, which causes gastrointestinal upset, except for Celebrex. Her psychiatrist, Dr. Nehoryan has recommended her current regimen including Cymbalta and Restoril intermittently for sleep. It was mentioned that the patient had a fall in early 2/2016 due to left lower extremity numbness and is continuing

DOI: 2/11/2014. This is a case of 37-year-old male production worker who sustained a work-related injury to his back when he bent over to scan the rack tracking bar. As per OMNI, he was initially diagnosed with lumbar spine sprain/strain and gastritis secondary to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patient is status post left-sided L4-5 discectomy on 03/11/2015.

Per medical report dated 09/01/2015, the patient presents low back and right hip pain. She rates the pain as 8/10 and characterized as sharp and stabbing. The pain radiates to the right hip, right thigh, knee, leg, calf, right ankle, and foot and is described to be severe and constant. Her condition is associated with joint stiffness, tingling and weakness. Additionally, the pain is aggravated by any activity or movement, doing excessive work, and prolonged sitting. Relieving factors include application

DOI: 12/18/2015. The patient is a 60-year-old male quality control manager who sustained a work-related injury when he fell from a 6-feet scaffold when he stepped on an unsecured board. Patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation on 1/8/2016.

The claimant was admitted from 09/17/2016 to 09/23/2016 due to Ischemia of the lower extremity and high blood pressure not at goal. His blood pressure was 113/68 mmHg and his BMI was 19.26 kg/m2. She underwent vascular surgery of the lower extremity, left leg wound exploration, left popliteal tibioperoneal trunk thrombectomy with patch angioplasty and four-compartment fasciotomy on 09/18/2016. She was treated with Aspirin, Norco, Lisinopril, and Warfarin. She was instructed to eat a well-balanced diet, wound care, and smoking cessation.

Per medical report dated 12/23/15 by Dr. Ajay Kiri, the patient is developing left-sided knee pain as a consequence and is also developing right leg discomfort with gradual improvement in pain. There is numbness and tingling sensation radiating to the bilateral lower extremities. The pain is described to

This claimant is a 41-year-old female with a work related injury to the bilateral knees. Current complaints include pain described as sharp, stabbing, achy, pins and needles, and shooting. She rated pain as 7/10 without medications and 3/10 with medications.

Based on the progress report dated 03/01/16, the patient feels that his neuropathic pain in his left leg is worse since he injured his right leg. The right leg has healed since his fall. The pain starts as a tingling sensation and then it narrows down to a specific point. The pain is initially mild and

When you experience an injury at work, whether it originates from repetitive motion or improper lifting techniques, chiropractic care and complementary services can help you manage your pain and get back on the job sooner. Untreated sprains, strains and muscle injuries may lead to additional stress on your body. Likewise, giving in to your pain, altering your gait and failing to maintain proper posture all prolong pain in the affected area and may enforce pain in other areas.

Based on the doctor’s first report of occupational injury by Dr. Bazel dated 01/07/16, the patient complains of pain in the lumbosacral region which radiates to both legs. She also reports pain in the lower extremity and bilateral hips.

DOI: 3/6/2009. Patient is a year old male maintenance technician who sustained injury when he had bent to lift a heavy box of pipe fittings and collapsed to the floor.