Workers’ Compensation Care
If you’ve been injured on the job, you need two kinds of support: advanced medical care to alleviate your pain and timely documentation for your workers’ compensation claim. People in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area can count on Summit Orthopedics to provide leading edge care for workplace back, neck and spine injuries so you can get back to work as soon as possible. We also make it easy for you and your employer to coordinate care and insurance claims during what can be a stressful time.
Why Choose Us for Workers’ Compensation Care
Many, if not most, workplace injuries are eligible for treatment under workers’ compensation laws. Also known as workers comp or workman’s comp, this insurance program provides financial and medical benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. There are many benefits to choosing Summit Orthopedics for the worker’s comp care you deserve.
- Constant communication: You can count on Summit Orthopedics providers and staff to stay in touch across the board. We stay in touch with you via our patient portal, but we also provide timely communication and documentation to your employer, insurance companies, and anyone else involved in the claims process.
- Coordinated care: You can depend on us to provide the coordinated care you need, including imaging and scans. We also coordinate referrals for a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) to learn your abilities and limitations.
- Quick appointments: You can often schedule an appointment with a Summit Orthopedics provider within one business day. We also offer same-day care through our walk-in clinics. This prompt care helps to ensure you get the diagnosis and treatment you need to return to work as quickly as possible. Early treatment may improve outcomes with work-related back pain.
We also provide expert second opinions for people considering spine surgery under a workers’ compensation claim. If another practice has recommended surgery, one of our orthopedic specialists will be happy to review your medical records.
Workplace Spine Injuries We Treat
Workplace spine injuries are common—in fact, lower back pain is the leading cause of disability. Summit Orthopedics can help treat your pain if you’ve experienced a back or neck injury leading to:
- Fractures
- Herniated disks
- Nerve damage
- Spinal cord injury
- Strains and sprains
We can also treat many other types of spine injuries caused by workplace falls, car accidents on the job or equipment malfunction. We also treat injuries due to repetitive or heavy lifting.
Advanced Treatments for Back Pain
If you seek workers’ compensation care at Summit Orthopedics, our providers will conduct a comprehensive evaluation before making a diagnosis. We will then work with you to create a treatment plan, which may include:
Summit Orthopedics believes in a conservative approach to neck and back care, emphasizing nonsurgical treatment. Spine surgery may be appropriate for some injuries or chronic conditions that have not improved. Whenever possible, our specialists use minimally invasive techniques.
Your Workers’ Compensation Rights
Minnesota state law entitles you to reasonable and necessary medical treatment at no cost to you for eligible injuries. This treatment can include physical therapy, medication and even surgery. Minnesota law also requires workers’ comp insurance to cover the cost of seeking a second opinion for a nonemergency surgery.
Learn more about workers’ compensation care at Summit Orthopedics by calling (651) 968-5201.
