Helping Hands and Optimizing Communication (EWC241108-D)

Friday, November 8, 2024

1:45 PM to 3:15 PM

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Presented by the Workers' Compensation Section

About the Program

A case study involving a worker with carpal tunnel syndrome and other hand issues will be presented. Causation and return to work issues will be addressed. 

You Will Learn

How repetitive use can be considered a substantial factor in the cause of hand conditions 
How other conditions, such as trigger finger or cubital tunnel syndrome, may or may not be causally connected to carpal tunnel syndrome
How medical comorbidities may be relevant to the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome
About the concept of contralateral “overuse” compensation
How to address apportionment in cases involving multiple exposures
About return-to-work issues

Who Should Attend

Attorneys, judges, and other professionals interested in carpal tunnel syndrome and other hand issues.

Credit

CT: 1.5 CLE Credits (General)

Speakers

Nicholas A Bontempo1 Dr. Nicholas A. Bontempo
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Hartford

Kevin J Burton1 Dr. Kevin J. Burton
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Farmington

Dr Christopher Judson1 Dr. Christopher Judson
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Hartford

Moderator

Andrew E Caputo1 Dr. Andrew Caputo
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Farmington