Problem
51-year-old Heavy Equipment Operator suffered crush injury to right middle finger resulting in amputation to the first joint. Employee injured his dominant hand, complicated by smoking.
Solution
FCM quickly coordinated transfer of care in state for amputation surgery. FCM immediately educated on importance of wound care to prevent infection and promote healing as well as compliance with home exercise program six days post operative. The continued focus on therapy compliance and meaningful return to work resulted in early light duty and full duty release.
Outcome
Injured employee returned to work, full duty 14 weeks faster than ODG guidelines resulting in indemnity savings of $10,061 and medical savings of $1,939. Total Estimated Indemnity Savings $ 12,000 RTW 14 weeks faster than ODG Guidelines 70 Business Days Saved
Total Estimated Indemnity Savings $12,000
RTW 14 weeks faster than ODG Guidelines
70 Business Days Saved