Visit a Foot Doctor After Your Work Injury

People walk, stand, run and rely on feet every single day. Without proper foot care, people may struggle with more than simple aches and pains in the feet. In other cases, one can even injure his or her foot at work. After injuring yourself at work, call our clinic to meet with a foot doctor. We can conduct a thorough examination to determine the nature of your injury and the best way to treat it.

DEALING WITH WORKPLACE INJURIES

Workplace injuries can be devastating and can lead to long-term problems. Many people find that if they wait too long to have a medical problem addressed, it becomes worse and only increases the likelihood of being unable to fully recover. Since the feet are necessary for virtually everything, having an untreated foot injury can make it difficult to maintain gainful employment. This can stem from an inability to walk without pain or even stand. Avoid these potential complications by receiving an immediate examination.

For anyone who sustains an injury on the job, it is likely that the employer carries Worker’s Compensation Insurance. This means that an insurance policy will already be in place to pay for the employee’s medical care. In some cases, we can bill the patient’s Worker’s Compensation Insurance directly so that the patient does not have to pay anything out of pocket during treatment. This allows patients to receive the necessary medical care without suffering for it financially.

As a foot doctor, our goal will be to help the patient recover as completely and quickly as possible. We know that when patients maintain regular appointments, follow medical instructions and receive the best possible medical care, patients recover much faster than if they address recovery in starts and stops.

VARIOUS FORMS OF AVAILABLE FOOT CARE

We will let a person know if surgery or more invasive procedures are necessary for recovery. Each of our patients is unique and so are the treatments we provide. Since there is no one-size-fits-all solution to care, we need to examine the patient prior to making a recommendation. We also need to take X-rays and may use other diagnostic services to complete our evaluation.

On an ongoing basis, a patient may also need physical therapy to help complete the recovery. After a workplace injury, a patient is going to need to stay in contact with his or her employer and keep the employer updated on the patient’s recovery status. In this case, we are often asked our opinion on whether or not the patient will fully recover, how long it may take to do so, and if there will be any future physical restrictions at work. If the patient’s foot injury is long-lasting, our recommendation and analysis may also be necessary for any disability claim filings.

Ultimately, after a work injury or any injury, the goal needs to be for the patient to receive the best possible care. We want the patient to recover and return to good health. As a foot doctor, we are experts at what we do and specialize in helping patients with foot problems. This makes us better trained and equipped to treat feet-specific issues than a general practitioner, and the best doctor to visit after injuring your foot or feet at work.

If you are in need of professional care from a foot doctor, call today to schedule your appointment.