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Navigating the Journey of Amputation Cases
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Amputations are among the most challenging cases in workers' compensation. In this Expert Insights episode, MEC’s Senior National Catastrophic Medical Consultant Phyllis Ramondetta provides excellent insights into this complex topic that affects thousands of workers annually.
Phyllis shares expert commentary based on over 20 years of experience as a catastrophic nurse case manager. This includes:
- How trauma accounts for 44% of all work-related amputations, typically in high-risk environments.
- How prosthetists collaborate with medical teams to find the right solution.
- The multi-faceted recovery process following an amputation.
- The psychological impact of an amputation.
Whether you are managing amputation claims, supporting an injured worker through recovery, or trying to understand prosthetic technology better, this episode provides essential insights to navigate these life-altering injuries.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Amputation Expert Insights (00:00:00)
2. Causes and Types of Amputations (00:00:52)
3. Recovery Process and Prosthetic Fitting (00:02:04)
4. Complications and Psychological Impact (00:03:39)
5. Prosthetic Costs and Considerations (00:04:25)
6. Maintenance and Episode Closing (00:07:15)
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