Anesthesiologist
Specialist in the use of drugs and anesthesia
AOE/COE (Arising out of and in the course of employment)
An injury must meet the test of both AOE/COE in order to be eligible for compensation under the workers' compensation system.
Cardiologist
Specialist who treats diseases of the heart and circulatory system
Cervical Sprain
Symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain and stiffness in the neck including headaches. Causes of pain: irritation, injury, or compression of the nerve roots in the neck.
Compromise and Release
An agreement between the employer/insurance carrier and employee to settle an injury/illness claim for a specified amount of money.
Dermatologist
Specialist who treats diseases of the skin
EMG assesses muscle function. To do this, a fine needle is placed under the skin into the muscle being tested. This is repeated on other muscles. The needle allows the electrical activity in your muscles to be measured. No electrical currents are applied with the needle. During each test, wavy lines appear on a screen or on paper. These lines show how well your nerves and muscles work.
Empty Sella Syndrome
Describes the imaging study of a patient's brain who is suffering from mild rather than severe pituitary problems. The pituitary is a small gland that sits in the sella tursica bone in the brain.
Family Practitioner
Specialist in general medicine who treats people of all ages
Gastroenterologist
Specialist who treats disease of old age
Gynecologist
Specialist who treats diseases of the female reproduction system
Immunologist
Specialist who treats disease of the immune system as well as allergies
Knee Sprain
Condition occurs when the knee is temporarily stressed out of its natural position. The knee ligaments can stretch, tear, or rupture which results in pain. Apply a cold pack to the area(on/off) for 20 minutes and consult an Orthopaedic specialist for further treatment.
Internal Medicine
Specialist who treats diseases of the human body in adults
Low Back Syndrome
Symptoms include pain and spasms in the low back to tingling/numbness in the legs. Condition is caused by muscle strain/sprain including muscle pulls. Anti-inflammatory medicine can be taken for the pain but rest if important immediately after the injury---moving carefully after the onset of symptoms. Cold/heat packs are helpful if pain persists.
Nephrologist
Specialist who treats diseases of the kidney
During the procedure, mild electrical currents are applied to the skin on some parts of your body. This is done to see how quickly impulses travel between nerves. Small metal disks (Electrodese) will be attached the the skin on the tested area. This will be done using water-based gel or paste. Muscles may twitch due to the application of mild electrical currents but the test is not harmful.
Neurologist
A medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosis, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Neurosurgery
The operative therapy of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Obstetrician
Specialist who treats pregnant women
Ophthalmologist
Specialist who treats diseases of the eye
Orthopaedics
Doctor skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries/disorders involving the foot, hand, spine, hip, knee, and musculoskeletal system. Treatment consists of counseling, medications, casts, splints, and surgery.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Symptoms include painful feel, tingling fingers, throbbing hands, or weakening muscles. Common causes of peripheral nerve damage can come from alcoholism, diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and toxic exposure.
Permanent and Stationary (P&S)
Medical determination that the injured worker has reached maximum imporvement from physical effects of the injury
Physiatry
Medical experts trained in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of disabilities. They utilize other medical experts in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc to improve the patient's independence and quality of life. Common tools utilized by the physician include electromyography, nerve conductions studies, and somatrosensory evoked potentials.
Psychiatrist
Physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.
Sella Turcica
A Sella Turcica, often enlarged, that contains nodiscernible pituitary gland; may be primarily due to an incompetent sellar diaphragm with compression of the pituitary gland by herniating arachnoid or secondarily due to surgery or radiotherapy.
Shoulder Impingement
Symptoms include a generalized aching of the shoulder and pain when raising the arm. Ice packs to the sore area will reduce the inflammation and stop the pain--rest and physical therapy are probably the best treatment for this type of injury
Temporary Disability (TD)
Money paid to an individual who is unable to work dur to work-related injury. The amount is calculated @ 2/3 of the average weekly wage up to a maximum amount.
Trigger Point
A tight, painful "knot" of muscle fiber. It can form where a muscle is strained or injured. The knot can sometimes be felt under the skin. A trigger point is very tender to the touch. Pain may also spread to other parts of the affected muscle Muscles around a knee, shoulder blade, or other bones are subject to trigger points.
Trigger point pain can cause muscle pain or spasms---injection of of some medication or local anesthetic can relieve the pain. Often, the doctor may have to give two to three injections before any changes can be felt.
