What to Expect

At The Orthopaedic Hand and Arm Center, workers' compensation patients receive the same high-quality, personalized care as all other patients. Dr. Kinchelow provides comprehensive evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for all work-related upper extremity injuries.

Detailed medical records, functional capacity assessments, and return-to-work recommendations are provided in a timely manner to support the workers' compensation process.

Common Workers Comp Injuries We Treat

We treat the full spectrum of work-related upper extremity injuries: carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, fractures, dislocations, tendon lacerations, nerve injuries, crush injuries, and repetitive strain injuries. Both acute traumatic injuries and cumulative trauma disorders are managed.

Return to Work

Returning injured workers to productive employment — safely and as quickly as medically appropriate — is a primary goal. Dr. Kinchelow provides modified duty recommendations, work restrictions, and functional capacity guidance throughout the recovery process.

Occupational therapy, available on-site, plays a central role in work hardening and functional restoration, helping patients regain the strength and endurance needed for their specific job demands.