What does your doctor think?

How could an injury 2 years previous cause a broken bone now???

My treating physician finally got authorization from workers compensation to get an MRI of the shoulder. I have had pain in the shoulder for the last 15 months, (about the time physical therapy started) but workers comp would not authorize the MRI. My shoulder orthopedist (who workers comp will not pay), as well as my treating physician, say this shoulder problem is a direct result of the distal biceps rupture, as I was lifting up with the arm at the time of the biceps rupture. Just got results of an arthogram which shows type II SLAP lesion, as well as acromion fragments and degenerative changes. Workers comp still insists not related to work injury. Since I have been pretty much at the mercy of this injury and have not worked, I would have no clue as to how the shoulder problem came about other than this injury, no previous issues with shoulder or arm.

I see.

Well, I'd encourage you to see it all the way through. I just watched a moved called "Sicko" about the health care system...and it impressed upon me the need we have to PROVE our medical ailments to insurance companies, and the like. If you need you, I might recommend you talk to a lawyer, too. And if you need help reviewing the Worker's Comp laws in your state...just let me know.

YOU DESERVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE!