Workers Compensation Evaluation & Diagnosis
At Valley Orthopaedic Specialists, our fellowship-trained physicians understand that it is important to provide employees with a timely medical evaluation, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment plan immediately following a work-related injury. Our goal is to offer full-service care for employees who suffer a work injury, while also ensuring injured employees return to work as quickly as possible. Our orthopaedic specialists are skilled in joint injuries and disorders, as well as injuries to or complications with feet and ankles, the spine, hands and upper extremities. We are also experienced in interventional pain management. At Valley Orthopaedic Specialists, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the medical needs of patients who have been injured at their place of work.
Workplace Injuries We Treat
At Valley Orthopaedic Specialists, we’re here to help treat a variety of work-related injuries, and our team of physicians offers experience in many areas. Some of the most common workplace injuries we care for include, but are not limited to:
- Fractures
- Patellar tendonitis
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Strains and sprains
- Tennis elbow
- Knee cartilage injuries
- Shoulder dislocation
- Tendonitis
- Meniscal tears
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries
- Shoulder separation
Workers Compensation Services
We provide a variety of workers compensation services to meet the specific needs of both employers and patients, including:
- Appointments available same-day or within 24 hours of injury on an urgency basis
- Comprehensive workers compensation doctor evaluation
- Dedicated workers compensation coordinators to maintain communication with employers, patients, case managers, and adjusters
- Exam notes that are readily available following evaluation
- Same-day work status reports
- Second opinions and Independent Medical Exam (IME) evaluations
- Multiple locations for convenience and accessibility
- Physicians who are experienced in workers compensation cases
- Comprehensive treatment plans designed to get patients back to work as quickly as possible
Patient Services
For patients who have sustained a work-related injury, we offer a variety of services, such as:
- Digital x-rays
- On-site physical therapy
- Splinting and bracing
- Joint injections
- Surgical and non-surgical fracture repair
- Internal and external fixation
- Cartilage repair
- Arthroplasty
Scheduling an Appointment with Valley Orthopaedic Specialists
If you have suffered a work-related injury, it’s important to schedule an appointment with a workers compensation specialist as soon as possible. Many employees who experience an injury at their place of work return without proper care and compensation, which can increase the risk of re-injury or further complications. This can also inhibit employees from performing their job duties to their best ability due to pain and stress at the site of injury, a decrease in mobility, and limited physical endurance.
At Valley Orthopaedic Specialists, our goal is to diagnose injuries promptly and offer patients a comprehensive treatment plan to help them quickly and fully recover. Our dedicated team is able to meet and tend to each of our patients’ unique medical needs.
Prompt medical evaluation is key to a full and timely recovery, so if you’ve been injured on the job, contact our office today. Our team of experts will help you schedule an appointment to begin your recovery process, so you can get back to what you do best.