Aggravation and/or lighting up of pre-existing arthritis is a common consideration in occupational injury and/or exposure claims. In order to make appropriate decisions, there must be consideration of the medical, administrative and legal implications of these claims. This presentation will focus on the medical issues that should be considered in the decision making process related to these claims. Learning objectives for this presentation will be an understanding of the science of arthritis, the types of arthritis, and the medical aspects of the progression of arthritis in the context of occupational injuries and exposures. These considerations will be further explored through case analyses.
Presented by
Dr. Darin Davidson
Dr. Darin Davidson is an active practice orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic oncology, is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is licensed in Washington. Dr. Davidson obtained his medical education at the University of Ottawa and completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, followed by a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Boston Children’s Hospital and a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada. His clinical interests include evaluation, diagnosis, and management of bone and soft tissue tumors. His research interests include health-related quality of life, cost-effectiveness research, and patient-reported outcomes.
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