Philadelphia, PA asked in Workers' Compensation, Insurance Bad Faith and Medical Malpractice for Pennsylvania

Q: I was diagnosed with severe bilateral carpal tunnel by workmen's comp specialist went back to spine surgeon he felt my c

Cervical spine was why I had pain numbness in both hands ask about carpal tunnel he said he would address that after Anterior 567 fusion surgery? Never happened he then did a c3c4 mobi disc replacement.out at MMI? Still have sever numbness a pain and adjuster denying treatment for carpal tunnel? Suggestions

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Glenn Neiman
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A: As we so often say, you should consult with an attorney certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law (whether my firm or another of the fine attorneys on this board). If the doctor is saying the carpal tunnel syndrome is related to the work injury, there may need to be litigation to have this condition added to the accepted injury (this would be by litigating a Petition to Review). Good luck!

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