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Dr. Pirruccello Explains How to Rate Spinal Injuries
By Jason Weinstock on September 28, 2014

Virginia :  The primary purpose of my blog posts is to inform Nevada’s injured workers about the law and the claims process.  However, I occasionally like to offer my readers from the workers’ compensation industry a more detailed analysis of a current issue that requires a working familiarity with Nevada workers compensation claims.   The … Continue reading Dr. Pirruccello Explains How to Rate Spinal Injuries

Common Spine Surgeries for Injured Workers
By Jason Weinstock on May 27, 2013

 Before an injured worker undergoes a neck or back surgery, he or she should be familiar with a few medical terms and what specific procedure the surgeon is recommending.   Ask your doctor to write down the name of the surgery, and have him explain exactly what will be done.  If you or your adjuster … Continue reading Common Spine Surgeries for Injured Workers

Should You Get a Second Opinion Before Having a Spinal Fusion?
By Jason Weinstock on June 9, 2011

Most industrial insurers will schedule injured workers for a second opinion before authorizing an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon’s request to do a spinal fusion.  It is a good idea, even if the insurer isn’t requiring it, to get a second opinion on whether a spinal fusion is the best treatment for you.  Many injured workers  immediately agree … Continue reading Should You Get a Second Opinion Before Having a Spinal Fusion?