Medical costs in many states exceed 60% of total workers’ compensation, and this share continues to grow. Medical treatment continues to evolve as new technologies, claim complexity, and comorbidities become more impactful. Timely and meaningful first point of contact medical treatment is imperative to establish successful outcomes. Surgeries in outpatient settings continue to increase with new techniques being applied to reduce the traumatic effects on injured workers and get them to return to work sooner.
Join our expert speakers as they explore these subjects and more in this year’s Medical Issues Breakout, Live Surgery, and Orthopaedic Breakout.
Medical Issues Breakout
Tuesday, August 20
- Emerging Trends in Medical Treatment
- Oh the Nerve – Improving the New Normal for Amputees
- Medical Factors Impacting Major Contributing Cause: What are Chronic, Preexisting Age-Related Conditions to be Aware of?
Wednesday, August 21
- Injury Prevention and Treatment: Make Your Workplace the Happiest Place on Earth
- Trauma and Burns: Critical Workplace Injuries
- The New “PPO” – Physical Pharmacy Outcomes: Don’t Give Up on Current and Emerging Legacy Pain Management Cases
Live Surgery
Tuesday, August 20
Everyone loves a Mystery, and this year surgeons from Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute will unveil the type of surgery in real time.
“As the creator and producer of this groundbreaking event, it’s more than just a live surgery; it’s an unparalleled opportunity to showcase cutting-edge techniques and latest technology that are redefining excellence in orthopedic surgery. I couldn’t be more thrilled than to have the globally renowned orthopedic leaders from Jewett Orthopedic Institute performing a never seen before “ Mystery” surgery Live from the OR! You don’t want to miss this truly educational experience as we push the boundaries of what’s possible!”
Karen Ursulich
Workers’ Compensation Relations Manager
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute
Orthopaedic Breakout
Monday, August 19
- 13th Annual Florida Orthopaedic Society Injured Workers Inspiration (IWI) Awards & Case Presentations
- Meniscus Injuries: Is This Acute or Chronic?
- Patient Reported Outcomes Measures in Assessing the Injured Worker
- Evidence Based Medicine & Determining Major Contributing Cause (MCC)
- Shoulder Injuries: When to Get an MRI
- The Carpal Tunnel Express: Reimagining Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment – Dr. Paul Paterson will perform a live, in-person wide awake ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release done under a local anesthetic.
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