| 2020 WIWC Forum Session Presentations |
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| Legal and Case Law Update An update on recent case law affecting our workers compensation system and the legislative proposals at the WCAC. Learn what, if any, impact last year’s statutory changes had on our system. Case Law Update Presentation |
| I “Knee’d” a Replacement! A Discussion of Knee Arthritis, Replacements and Causation In this informative presentation, Dr. Thomas Viehe explained the anatomy of the knee and biology of the cartilage. He also discussed the development of degenerative joint disease and post-traumatic arthritis, and address partial and total knee replacements, along with factors that can contribute to the need for such replacements. Knee Replacement Presentation |
| Homework Headaches – Injuries in the Era of the Virtual Workplace Homework Headaches Panel Presentation |
| Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Discussion of Symptomology, Causation, Risk Factors & Treatment In this presentation, Dr. Nicholas Ketchum explored Complex Regional Pain Syndrome including the following topics. Causation, risk factors that can lead to CRPS, treatment including time frames and outcomes. He also discussed other aspects relating to worker’s compensation claims such as the return to work and potential disability. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Presentation |