Ten Steps to an Effective Return-to-Work Program

Early return to work after an injury or illness offers benefits to both the employee and the company. The savings and benefits apply to both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. The longer an employee is out of work, the larger the claim becomes,...

Brachial Plexus Injuries

From my experience it is not often that true brachial plexus injuries are seen in the work place, but when they do occur, treatment can be delayed or aggravated due to misdiagnosis and missed symptoms. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves originating from the...

Giving Thanks and Giving Back

With the Holidays around the corner, we will soon be immersed with preparations and planning for family gatherings and all of the festivities that come with it. We will be making lists and thinking of what to give thanks for – with some easy choices such as...

10 Times Stronger Than Vicodin!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged that prescription drug overdoses are now the leading cause of injury-related deaths in America, surpassing auto accidents. More trouble is on the way with Zohydro ER, the first pure opiate painkiller. It...

Drugs For Sale?

Yes, I said “drugs” instead of medications and for sale they are. To make things worse drug companies are marketing experts and spend billions on their sales campaigns. You may think the doctor has put good time into researching the prescription they just wrote, but...

Blood Clots – High Risk of Death after Hip Fractures

Thromboembolism is a real threat after hip, pelvic, and large bone fractures and repairs as well as knee and hip replacements. A thromboembolism will also put the brakes on any RTW plans as will the long need for anticoagulants should a clot DVT (deep vein thrombosis)...