Work Injury
Top Rated, Personalized Orthopedic Care
Slips, falls, and repetitive movements are all common sources of injuries that happen at work. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Aleksandr Khaimov, DO, provides professional care for work-related injuries at Quality Orthopedics and Complete Joint Care, P.C. in Forest Hills, New York. If you have a workplace injury, call or book an appointment online today.
Work Injury Q&A
What are common work-related injuries?
Workplace injuries are a common cause of pain and disability. At Quality Orthopedics and Complete Joint Care, Dr. Khaimov evaluates and treats a broad range of work-related injuries, such as:
Repetitive stress injuries
Repetitive stress is the most common cause of workplace injuries. These injuries result from performing the same movement over and over or from holding awkward postures for a prolonged period of time.
Slips, trips, and falls
Slipping on a wet floor or tripping over an object can cause a variety of injuries, from strains and sprains to fractures (broken bones). Even if you catch yourself before you fall, slips and trips can cause you to injure a joint or muscle.
Muscle strain
Muscle strain is another common workplace injury, especially if your job requires heavy lifting. Most back injuries are related to muscle strain.
What should I do if I get injured on the job?
If you get injured at work and it isn’t a medical emergency, you should seek treatment at Quality Orthopedics and Complete Joint Care as soon as possible. Dr. Khaimov accurately diagnoses your condition and initiates prompt treatment. He also lets you know when it’s safe for you to return to work.
You must also let your employer know about the injury in a timely manner. If you plan to file a workers’ compensation claim, you need to report the incident to your employer within 30 days.
How are work-related injuries diagnosed and treated?
First, Dr. Khaimov carefully evaluates your condition and performs a physical exam. He asks you to describe how the injury occurred and may take tests, such as an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
Then, Dr. Khaimov develops a personalized treatment plan for your particular condition. Treatment for work-related injuries may include:
- Physical therapy
- Medications to relieve pain
- Fracture care
- Immobilization in a brace or splint
Dr. Khaimov also provides surgical treatment for knee and shoulder injuries, including minimally invasive arthroscopy.
If you sustained an injury at work, call Quality Orthopedics and Complete Joint Care or book an appointment online today.
“Dr khaimov is a caring and compassionate Orthopedic Surgeon he took care of my mother who fractured her patella we saw him on Thursday evening and by Monday morning he was doing surgery on her I highly recommend him he takes his time to explain things to you not rushing you out the door we had nothing but great experience with him” - Cesar Z.
“Great friendly staff. The doctor was very on point with what was wrong and in what I needed to do and set my mind at ease .” - Lisa Z.
“Doctor took his time to understand how I was hurting. Explained different options to take care of my lower back pain.” - Antonio B.
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9614 Metropolitan Ave, 2nd Floor,
Forest Hills, NY 11375