Early, quality support for workers with significant injuries is important.
By: Sarah Duffield, 05 August 2008,
Case management,
Leg,
Long term / complex cases,
Psychological factors,
Rehab Systems,
Relationships,
RTW Management Overview,
Self efficacy / confidence,
System Organisations,
Systems,
Transitional / modified duties
DESCRIPTION:
A long standing employee sustained a significant knee injury at work. Effective coordination and rehabilitation would have changed his life.
Case History:
CD is a 36 year old metal worker. His pre-injury building duties required him manufacture a variety of steel products, and be actively involved with off-site installation. CD was a long standing employee with a strong attendance and work performance record.
In 2004, CD was hit directly in the left knee by the tines or prongs of a forklift.
CD experienced soreness in the left knee immediately and was placed on restricted dut...
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