On The Job Knee Injuries

Skeptics of cumulative trauma injuries try to discount the integrity of an entire class of hard-working people. They insist that due to a few “bad apples,” all such claims are invalid.

But it's obvious to most people that heavy physical work overtime can easily take a toll on your body, and medical studies confirm it.

The bottom line is that a skeptic doesn't wake up with pain every morning. You do.

Take the largest joint in the body – your knee.

Many work activities require heavy use of your knees, and some workers eventually experience pain, swelling, “clicking” or popping in one or both knees. The diagnosis could be:

• Bursitis
• Sprain or strain
• ACL, PCL or MCL damage
• Dislocations
• Tendonitis
• Meniscus Tear
• Tibia or fibula fractures

Treatment for these injuries may include surgery, prescription medication, physical therapy, heat/ice, steroid injections, knee braces, and even total knee replacement.

Learn Your Workers’ Compensation Rights

If you are experiencing knee pain as a result of an on-the-job accident or work-induced joint stress you have rights. Get help.