There is risk to every type of surgery but most of us focus on the possibility that the surgery will not fix the problem it was intended to solve.
- You underwent a laminectomy at L3/4 but you are still having severe pain radiating into your left hip and weakness in your left leg
- You underwent a diskectomy and fusion at L5/S1 but the hardware has not remained in place and you can barely walk much less perform any work activity
- You underwent a carpal tunnel release but your hand is still numb and you cannot rotate your hand at all
Poor results from surgery are always an issue in workers’ compensation because often times the insurance company has delayed approving surgery and permanent nerve damage can occur if a problem is not addressed quickly.
But an equally serious complication from surgery can create even more issues. Sometimes, despite the best efforts by the surgeon and your attempts to keep your wound clean, an infection can develop at the surgical site. [Read more…] about Yes, Post Surgical Infections are Covered Under Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law