06/03/2026
Today, Dr. Balint, Dr. Bemenderfer, Dr. Flynn, Dr. Fuller, Dr. Kim, Dr. Kimmell, Dr. Losiniecki, Dr. Ratigan, Dr. Sieradzki, Dr. Warmoth and therapists George Myers and Kathleen Parker presented at our annual Worker’s Compensation Seminar. They educated nearly 200 nurse case managers, claims adjusters, attorneys and other leaders in the field of workers compensation about how the initial evaluation of injuries sets the tone for the management of the entire claims process.
Dr. Kim addressed rotator cuff tears, a common cause of shoulder pain. He noted that many people have rotator cuff tears without symptoms, and the presence of a tear alone does not necessarily require surgery.
Dr. Fuller explained that workers compensation cases are most effective when everyone involved works together toward the shared goal of restoring function and safely returning injured employees to productive work.
Dr. Bemenderfer emphasized that early recognition, appropriate treatment and clear communication prevent many acute injuries from becoming chronic problems. One of his strongest points was that delaying a specialist’s evaluation can increase both costs and the likelihood of surgery. Early detection and protection of injuries can often improve outcomes and reduce the need for operative treatment.
Read more: sbortho.com/2026-workers-compensation-seminar-addresses-how-the-initial-visit/
