Joint Replacement and Pennsylvania Workers Comp
Joint replacement surgeries as a result of a work-related injury are not all that uncommon, especially in older workers. Often times, when an injured worker is recommended for a knee replacement, a shoulder replacement, or a hip replacement, the workers’ compensation claim suddenly becomes a nightmare, with the insurance carrier denying further medical treatment, including the joint replacement surgery. Knee replacement, shoulder replacement, and hip replacements are by far the most common involving work-related injuries. Knee Replacement Over the years,…