Work Comp at Sano Orthopedics
Injuries can happen anywhere, including the workplace. Work-related injuries can be costly to the patient and employer. Our orthopedic surgeons and care team works with employers, case managers and claims adjusters to make sure employees return to work as soon as medically appropriate.
We understand that accessibility and communication are key to the successful treatment and rehabilitation of the injured worker. Our communication will be timely, clear, specific and reliable. We seamlessly connect all points in the process with the most appropriate care and communication so that safety is maximized and lost time is minimized.
Orthopedic Conditions We Treat
We treat a range of orthopedic injuries, including:
- Neck and back injuries
- Knee injuries
- Hip injuries
- Elbow injuries
- Fracture care
- Shoulder injuries
- Acute pain
Our team makes filing work comp claims easier by offering:
- A team that is prepared to schedule appointments for your injured worker
- Same-day, extended hours access with our Ortho & Sports Urgent Care clinics
- Same-day status reports
- Effective communication with employers, adjusters and case managers through timely and concise reports
- IMEs
- Second opinions
- Expert opinions and testimony
- Physician-owned outpatient surgery center
Sano Difference: Confidence & Ease
For worker’s compensation injuries, evaluating the mechanism of injury is key. This means carefully documenting the patient’s description of how the injury occurred and identifying the positions and forces that were active during the injury. Our physicians and care team are experts in diagnosing and treating work-related injuries, and our team fully understands the rules and regulation for worker’s compensation claims.
Communication
Timely, specific, and reliable reporting and follow-ups.
Confidence
Specialty-trained physicians extensively experienced in workers’ compensation cases.
Contact our care team
Worker’s Compensation Coordinator
Caitlin Swadley
Phone: 816-388-9189
Email: cswadley@sanoorthopedics.com
Caitlin is our dedicated point of contact for all patients, adjusters, case managers, & care coordinators for all Workers’ Compensation scheduling needs.