CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center understands the importance of keeping each workers' compensation representative up-to-date on the status of each patient. Our Workers' Compensation Department was created to offer a variety of services to injured workers.

Our physicians and staff understand the importance of working closely with each patient and workers' compensation representative. We provide immediate feedback following each patient visit, and adhere to our goal of returning each patient to the workforce in a timely manner.

Our Workers' Compensation Department offers the following:

• Contact our workers' compensation hotline at (877) 777-CORE (2673) to get an immediate appointment for your patient.
• Our doctors are trained in ACOEM and AMA guidelines.
• Our workers' compensation coordinators have over 15 years combined experience in the clinical and clerical aspect of patient care.
• They are trained in legislative guidelines pertaining to workers' compensation.
• We are available to educate employers and workers' compensation representatives about new advances in orthopaedic surgery and medicine.
• We are available to present an educational seminar at your facility.
• We provide safety training for the prevention of work-related injuries for employees.
• On-site ergonomic evaluation of the workplace.

Presentation Topics Available include:

• The End of Spine Fusion Motion Preservation in Spine Surgery
• Future of Spinal Fusion
• Surgery for Failed Back Syndrome
• Treatment Algorythm for Lower Back Pain: Conservative vs. Operative Care
• Degenerative Disc Disease and The New Role of Disc Replacement
• Problems of the Elbow: Preventions and Procedures
• Common Tendonopathies: Epicondylitis, DeQuervain's, Etc.
• Common Industrial Injuries of the Knee: Procedures and Preventions
• Podiatry in the 21st Century

Our physicians and therapists are available for presentations on other topics. Please contact the Marketing Department at (760) 943-6700 to schedule a presentation.

Our Commitment to the Workers' Compensation Industry
We believe that our involvement in the workers' compensation community allows us to stay abreast of current issues affecting patients with work related injuries. CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center currently supports the RNCN (Rehabilitation Nursing Coordinators' Network) by sponsoring various events. The RNCN awards two scholarships yearly to college students majoring in nursing. CORE Orthopaedic supports the Association of Insurance Professionals, San Diego Insurance Adjusters' Association, and the San Diego Workers' Compensation Forum.

We would appreciate your feedback so we can find out what you think about our physicians, staff and services. Please click here to complete a Workers' Compensation Satisfaction Survey.