Eye Injuries in the Workplace
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I found a lot of conflicting figures but depending on what you read, there are anywhere between 1,000 and 2,000 on the job eye injuries in America every day! I can tell you, from the amount of calls I get from workers with eye injuries, I’m leaning more towards the 2,000 a day estimate. The …
Knee Replacement Surgery
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I have represented so many injured workers who have suffered an injury to the knee that was so severe it either immediately or eventually led to the claimant having to undergo a total knee replacement surgery. Knee replacement surgery is a scary thing to come face to face with, so I wanted to share this information …
Requirements for Permanent Total Benefits
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
(Code of Virginia – Source https://leg1.state.va.us/) “The weekly compensation on account of total and permanent incapacity as defined by subsection C of § 65.2-503 shall continue for the lifetime of the injured employee without limit as to total amount.” “Compensation shall be awarded pursuant to § 65.2-500 for permanent and total incapacity when there is: Loss of both hands, both …
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Sciatica & Sciatic Pain After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
One of the most common work injuries I see is lower back injuries. Unfortunately, many doctors that an injured worker sees first diagnose the back injury as a lumbar strain when, in fact, it may be a herniated disc that needs surgery. When injured workers tell me they have sciatica, I always have to tell …
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Spinal & Cervical Stenosis
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Many of my clients who have been injured on the job have been diagnosed with a form of stenosis at one time or another during the course of their workers’ compensation claim. While this is a pretty common diagnosis, how many folks really understand what the diagnosis means? “Stenosis refers to “the abnormal narrowing of a …
Injections for Neck and Back Pain
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I have had countless clients with neck and back injuries who have undergone injections to try and control their pain. Injections are very common these days and several of my clients find some relief from these; however, they do affect different people differently. Below is a list of the types of injections your doctor may recommend, …
Fibromyalgia and Work Related Injuries
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I have noticed that in the past few years, more and more people are being diagnosed with fibromyalgia after suffering a severe injury on the job. From my research, I can only speculate that this is because doctors and medical experts are only recently beginning to uncover the mysteries surrounding fibromyalgia. The one consistency that …
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for neck injuries
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Injuries to the neck can be very serious, especially because there are so many nerves and nerve endings that pass through the neck and spinal column affecting other parts of the body. If you are scheduled for radiofrequency ablation or if your doctor has mentioned it, read on so you can understand more about how …
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Labral Tears in the Hip
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Hip injuries don’t just happen to our seniors, they happen to young, healthy, physically fit men and women when accidents occur at work. Know what to be on the lookout for after a hip injury. Definition: “A hip labral tear involves the ring of soft elastic tissue, called the labrum, that follows the outside rim …
Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses, Working With A Doctor
Treatment for myofascial pain syndrome can be anything from medications to lifestyle changes and therapy. Some folks even find relief in alternative care (chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and aroma therapy). As always, make sure you talk to your doctor before starting any course of treatment. Medications used for myofascial pain syndrome include: Pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain …