What is a Work-Related Injury?
A work-related injury is any injury or illness that occurs as a result of your job duties. These injuries can be sudden and traumatic, like a fall from a ladder, or they can develop over time due to repetitive motion, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or chronic back pain.
Common Work-Related Injuries
We provide expert orthopaedic care for a wide range of on-the-job injuries, including:
- Back and Spine Injuries: Herniated discs, muscle strains, and fractures from lifting or falls.
- Repetitive Strain Injuries: Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and bursitis.
- Traumatic Injuries: Fractures (broken bones), dislocations, and ligament tears.
- Knee and Shoulder Injuries: Meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, and sprains.
Navigating Workers' Compensation
We understand that a work-related injury involves more than just medical treatment. It can be a stressful process involving paperwork and case managers. Our team is experienced in providing the clear, timely documentation required for workers' compensation cases. Our priority is to provide you with the highest quality medical care while ensuring your case is handled efficiently.
Our Treatment Approach
Our primary goal is to help you recover and return to work safely and effectively. We begin with a prompt evaluation and accurate diagnosis, often using advanced imaging to pinpoint the cause of your injury.
Non-Surgical Treatments
The vast majority of work injuries can be treated conservatively. We create a structured treatment plan that may include physical therapy, activity modification, bracing, and anti-inflammatory treatments to promote healing and restore function.
Surgical Treatments
If your injury is severe or does not respond to non-surgical care, Dr. Behrens may recommend surgery. He is an expert in minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures designed to fix the underlying problem with less pain and a faster recovery, helping you get back to your job sooner.
- Arthroscopic Repair of the shoulder or knee.
- Surgical Fixation of Fractures.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for herniated discs.
- Carpal Tunnel Release.