Complex Cervical and Lumbar Case Review and Adjacent Segment Degeneration and Recurrent Disc Herniation in the Injured Worker (EWC241108-A)

Friday, November 8, 2024

8:30 AM to 10:15 AM

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Presented by the Workers' Compensation Section

About the Program

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford doctors will present case reviews focused on recurrent lumbar disc herniation necessitating fusion and cervical adjacent level disease after fusion.

You Will Learn

•     About cervical adjacent level degenerative disc disease/herniation, after fusion
•     About lumbar recurrent disc herniation after fusion
•     About return to work after spinal fusion surgery
•     About relapse after spinal fusion, where does that leave the patient
•     About the clinical course following spinal fusion surgery
•     About factors to consider regarding release to work light duty
•     About normal return to work for typical clinical courses involving spinal fusion
•     About clinical scenarios regarding ratings, permanent return to work restrictions and the role of the FCE

Who Should Attend

Attorneys, judges, and other professionals interested in complex cervical and lumbar spine injury.

Credit

CT: 1.75 CLE Credits (General)

Speakers

Dr Cameron Kia1 Dr. Cameron Kia
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Hartford

Heeren Makanji1 Dr. Heeren Makanji
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Hartford

Memmo_Peter1 Dr. Pietro A. Memmo
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Farmington

Dr-Zhou1 Dr. Hanbing (Steve) Zhou
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Hartford

Moderator

Dr Sean Esmende1 Dr. Sean M. Esmende
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Glastonbury