work injury treatment in pittsburgh, PA
Work Comp Injury
If you have been injured at work, you need someone with experience on your side. Alexander Spiess, MD at Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve has spent years taking care of injured individuals with Pennsylvania workers' compensation claims.
Getting injured on the job can be a frightening experience, but Dr. Spiess understands your concerns, and can help you develop and execute an effective treatment plan that will get you back to work as soon as possible. If you’ve been injured, don’t wait to schedule an appointment with Dr. Spiess at Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve today.
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Expert Hand and Wrist Injury, Nerve Injury, Compartment Syndrome, Burn and Scar Workmans' Compensation Consultations
We accept ALL Workmans' Compensation Insurance Plans, including Amazon - AMCARE, UPMC Work Partners, State Injured Workman's Fund (SWIF), Commonwealth of PA, Corvell, Sedgewick, Gallagher Bassett, Berkshire, Berkley, AMTRUST, Inservco, US Steel, Miners - Rockwood, Walmart, Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Laundry Owners, Brickstreet, Basis, ESIS, Constitutional State Services, Amerisafe, Cincinnati, LIMU, Selective, Lackawanna, Mitchell, Optum, Chubb, Mancan, Travelers, Mutual Benefit, Hartford, Zurich, and MANY OTHERS!
What is a Work-Related Injury?
A 'work injury' is any injury, medical condition, or disease that is caused by a person's job according to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. The Act does not list specific types of injuries, other than the requirement that the condition must be related to the worker's employment. In addition, a work injury also includes occupational diseases and pre-existing conditions that are aggravated by a person's job.
Work-Related Injury Treatments
At Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve we provide cutting-edge ortho-plastic care to patients for a wide variety of injuries, including those that may have been sustained at work. As a board-certified Plastic Surgeon with subspecialization in Hand Surgery, Dr. Spiess is expertly trained to offer treatment for peripheral nerve dysfunction, soft tissue wounds and scarring, and musculoskeletal issues throughout the entire body, as they relate to acute traumatic injuries, as well as those that occur in a setting of repetitive motion or overuse.
Dr. Spiess offers work related injury evaluations in his area of expertise over the entire body, and can assess your need for non operative or operative care of your work related injury. As a former staff member of Allegheny Orthopaedic Associates (AHN) and, more recently, as the Division Chief of Hand Surgery in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh (UPMC), Dr. Spiess has many years of experience as an academic and clinical leader in the fields of Hand/Wrist, Peripheral Nerve, and Plastic Surgery.
Reach out to Dr. Spiess at Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve for evaluation of your work related injury, by calling 412-679-4263 (HAND) or by clicking on the scheduling button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Most Common Work-Related Injuries?
Some of the most common work-related injuries Dr. Spiess sees at Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve include:
- Wrist Tendinitis (Dequervains)
- Nerve Compression (Carpal or Cubital Tunnel)
- Nerve Crush or Cut Injury
- Hand, Wrist, Elbow Tendon and Ligament Injury
- Wounds or Pressure sores
- Burns and Scars
- Compartment Syndrome
- Repetitive Motion Injuries
- Tennis Elbow
- Hand or Wrist Osteoarthritis
- Thoracic Outlet
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Foot drop
- Thumb and Wrist Sprains and Strains
How Can I Help Prevent Work-Related Injuries?
In order to avoid injuries on the job, employers and workers need to work together to ensure the safety and wellness of everyone. Some of the best ways to do this include:
- Knowing and following all OSHA safety guidelines
- Regular physical exams, as per your PCP's recommendation
- Being attentive to potential work place hazards
- Familiarity with accident prevention program(s) in your workplace
- Utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate
- Keeping the workplace tidy and addressing all safety hazards immediately
- Optimizing workspace ergonomics