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Dr. Dettling Talks About Shoulder/Knee Work Injuries
By Jason Weinstock on May 7, 2014

Orthopedic surgeon James Dettling, M.D. specializes in shoulder and knee injuries.  About half his patients are injured workers treating under a Nevada workers’ comp claim.   He and long-time medical assistant, Patrick Boland, and their indispensable office manager, Diane,  stopped by my office today to meet my assistants and to chat over lunch.  I’ve known Dr. … Continue reading Dr. Dettling Talks About Shoulder/Knee Work Injuries

Knee and Shoulder Injuries at Work
By Jason Weinstock on September 22, 2009

Work-related traumatic injuries to knees and shoulders are common. These are two of the most complex joints in the body. If an injured worker is not getting better with physical therapy, reduced activity, and drugs to reduce inflammation, the initial treating physician may then order a MRI to better diagnose injury to the ligaments, tendons, … Continue reading Knee and Shoulder Injuries at Work