Workers’ Comp and Knee Injuries

Knee Injuries
Knee injuries can be extraordinarily debilitating and it can take an injured worker months or even years to recuperate fully. Depending on the severity if your knee injury, it may not be possible to return to your pre-injury job. At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, we have represented clients with knee injuries including serious ligament tears and broken bones that require surgery. If you have been seriously injured in this way, you may wish to seek the counsel of an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer. Use the contact form to the right, or call us at 1-800-TEAM-JSF (832-6573).

Chondromalacia
Chondromalacia is a disorder caused by softening of the articular cartilage of the kneecap. Chondromalacia can be caused by traumatic injury and overuse or repetitive motion on the job.

Ligament Injuries
Injuries to the cruciate ligaments are sometimes referred to as sprains, but they can be much more complicated than simple muscle strains. These injuries can require months of treatment to recover, and some cruciate ligament injuries, e.g. ACL tears, may require reconstructive surgery.

Meniscus Injuries
Meniscus tears can cause intense pain and instability in the knee depending on the severity of the tear. Many of our clients with tears to the meniscus will frequently describe a sensation that their knee feels like it is going to “give out” or “come out from under them” while walking or climbing stairs. The knee will most likely swell in order to protect itself and this inflammation can be intensely painful and can limit movement and range of motion. Although physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. ibuprofen and naproxen sodium) can help reduce symptoms, a orthopaedic doctor who is a knee specialist will often recommend arthroscopic surgery to repair the tear.

Post-Traumatic Arthritis
A serious knee injury can actually cause arthritis in some injured people. Post-traumatic arthritis can occur as a result of any high-energy accident such as a car accident.

Knee Replacement
Complete knee joint replacement is known as total knee arthroplasty. This surgery is performed to correct severe and irreplaceable degeneration of the knee joint. An orthopaedic knee specialist will rarely recommend a knee replacement without exhausting all less invasive treatments.