In 2020, amputations made up 0.4% of the workplace injury and illness cases that cost an employee time away from work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). They
What 5,160 Amputation Claims Tell Us About Upper Limb Care Read Post »
Understanding socket fit is only half the picture. The other half is knowing what to do about it. This article translates clinical insight into practical guidance for claims professionals managing
Socket Fit and Claims Management: What to Watch For and When to Act Read Post »
In prosthetic care, the interface between the device and the patient determines everything. Understanding the socket, and what happens when it fails, is essential knowledge for every claims professional managing
Socket Science: Why Fit Matters More Than Technology in Prosthetic Outcomes Read Post »
Amputation claims average nearly $119,000 in the first year of care (National Safety Council, 2022). That number, while significant, captures only the beginning of the financial obligation. For a working-age
Building an Accurate Lifetime Reserve for Prosthetic Claims Read Post »
Amputation injuries are among the most complex claims in workers’ compensation not because the clinical picture is unclear, but because the clinical standards that govern prosthetic care are routinely misapplied.
What Claims Professionals Need to Know About Prosthetic Device Standards Read Post »
