Work Related Injury 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).

I am writing to provide you with an updated status concerning the above-referenced industrial injury case.

I am writing to provide you with an updated status concerning the above-referenced industrial injury case.

DOI: 9/30/1997. The patient is a 50-year-old female reservation clerk who sustained a work-related injury to her back and bilateral lower extremities when she tripped and fell.

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

Health History: A 25-year-old male injured his left knee in a recent skiing accident. The patient stated that he lost his balance because the inner edge of his right ski got caught while skiing. This resulted in the right leg being externally rotated followed by and audible “pop” as he lost footing. By evening, the right knee joint had become swollen, causing intense pain. The primary care physician referred the case to an orthopedist.

DOI: 7/18/1999. Patient is a 63-year-old male crew leader who sustained a work-related injury when he tripped over a mat at work. As per OMNI, the patient is status post left knee arthroscopy in 2001, knee replacement in 2004 and gastric bypass surgery in 5/2013.

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

As you know, his office represents the above-named individual with regard to a work related injury.

DOI: 11/15/2010. The patient is a 56-year-old male sales representative who sustained a work-related injury when he tripped on a pallet. As per OMNI, the patient is diagnosed with strain to right knee, right leg and right shoulder and is status post right shoulder diagnostic and operative arthroscopy on 8/10/12.

Per the medical report dated 02/24/16, the patient had some left knee pain and swelling. On examination, there was some mild swelling along the anterior proximal tibia. He can flex to about 110 degrees and extend to 10 degrees. Of note, X-rays demonstrated plateau fracture fixed with plate and screws in good alignment with early callus. Medications include amlodipine; cefadroxil; diazepam; meloxicam; oxycodone/acetaminophen; rivaroxaban; and sertraline. Diagnoses include status post open reduction

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

DOI: 2/10/2016. Patient is a 51-year-old female housekeeper who sustained left knee injury when another employee from the hotel accidentally hit her knee with the housekeeping cart. As per OMNI, she was initially diagnosed with tear in left knee. He is status post left knee arthroscopy on 6/23/2016.

10/22/15 Pain management report by Dr. Saidov reported the patient has knee pain. The pain radiates up and down the left leg. The patient describes the pain as burning, aching and dull. The patient reports that the pain is 9/10-scale level on her worst day and 3/10-scale level on her best day. Bending forward, sitting, standing, and walking aggravate the pain. Medications relieve the pain. She has been previously treated with pain medications and PT. The PT was ineffective in controlling the pain. Tramadol was effective. The patient reports no side effects to the medications and states that her functional status improves and her pain is controlled with the medication. The patient is afraid to proceed with the SCS trial secondary to the fear of getting RSD in her spine. The patient admits having sleeping problems. Exam of the left lower extremity revealed decreased temperature in the left knee. There were parasthesias and signs of allodynia in the left leg. Knee stability was decreased on maneuvers and there was severe restricted ROM in all planes. Treatment plan included medication refill for gabapentin, tramadol, clonidine, lidocaine topical and pamelor oral. Follow-up in 1 month.

The above named patient visited our facility in March 22, 2016 on account of left knee pain, swelling, difficulty with walking and a sense of weakness in the left lower limb. She accidentally injured her left knee in August 4, 2015 while she was on a plane. Imaging studies were obtained in the United States, and the results showed a partial tear of the ACL, MCL, LCL and a low-grade sprain of the PCL. She had physical therapy for 5 months both in the United States and Nigeria before visiting our facility. Her major complaints were general limitations in her daily activities. These included pain which got worse with activity such as prolonged walks; difficulty with squatting, stair climbing and stooping; recurrent left knee swelling and occasional buckling.