Injured by CTS should look at the big picture. To link the cause of CTS with computer use is akin to sticking a needle into a cavity to cause pain and blaming the needle for the cavity. As for John who wonders what Insurance Company paid for the study, he should think about what his life would be like with no Insurance companies.
Seems most people like to hate Insurance Companies, even when they’re in an auto accident, hurt at work or loose there home to fire as they worry that they may have to pay a little more for coverage. They never appreciate the fact that their car is fixed, medical bills covered, or they are paid indemnity when they can’t work. Ask these people if they’re willing to extend coverage for any common liability situation that Insurance Companies cover, for a typical policy premium amount, and they think you’re crazy.
Here in New York, I’ve written my State Representative suggesting we change the name of New York State Workers Compensation Board to New York State Providers Compensation and Old Age Benefits Board and if you sit at my desk for any length of time, you’ll see why.
I suppose if one can find a doc to provide a desired diagnosis, one can also find someone to create a study to support a specific position. How does the study explain the development of cts in a person who works in repetitive stress job i.e. factory/assembly line/manufacturing with no other health risk factors ? Good luck to those w.c. examiners who try to use this to deny claims. I know it won\’t fly in ILL. or MO. Plus, it will be impossible to reverse the 10-15yr old mindset that cts is caused by repetitive stress.
This comment is for Fannie T. Perhaps you missed the entire article. The study was performed to determine whether or not cts is caused by computer use not a repetitive factory job. The reason cts is covered in almost every state for factory workers who use drills/vibrating equipment is because the job can cause or expedite the development of cts in some people in some positions. If you have risk factors or your anatomy is such (narrowed carpal tunnel)it could allow the job duties to exacerbate or expedite/cause in some cases, your condition. I haven\’t heard of a case where we have denied cts in those who have repetitive factory jobs and use vibratory equipment, unless there are preexisting conditions/drug use, ect… I think you missed the whole point of the study and everyone\’s conversation here, Fannie T. Insurance companies are governed strictly by the states and cannot just deny a claim for no reason or even due to one study. You obviously, do not work in the field. Most of the posts here are not fair to most insurance companies. I happen to work for one where we do pay what we owe, but we also watch out for those who try to blame every condition they have on their job. Everyone will develop conditions with time- Everyone.
The other thing I wonder about the study is whether paid any attention to the posture of the computer users. I found that the major cause of my CTS & RSI problems was due to incorrect posture while using the computer, not computer use itself. If I had been using correct posture all along, I am not sure I would have had any problems.
I comment on the behalf of my mother, whom no longer can work, type, cook, housework, drive, repetitive motions, grip, lift, pull or push because of B-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for the last 7 years.
For five years my mother was a date entry operator for the United States Postal Service when she was diagnosed with B Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. As well she lost her job.
My mother never had any problem with her hands,wrist, weight, or neck before she was diagnosed with CTS. As well her family never had a history of CTS.
After my mother had her first surgery she had release from pain, numbness, and tingles. She was order to go back to work by her doctor. Advised by her doctor that she would still type.
She regain employment at another company in which she was a customer service rep. Months after she begain her employment as a typist all of her syptoms that she experienced before with her CTS. They came back again…This time worst.
Keep in mind..My mother has never done any hard labor job in her life. Has never lifted over 10lbs at the most of any of her jobs.
Again my mother stay out of work more than she stayed at work.She finally had her second surgery. This time the surgery didn\’t work. It was too late. My mother now is disabled. She bearly has strength in either one of her hands. Has pain in hands and wrist all the time. Still has numbness and tingling. As well has neck pain..
Explain this, the only job my mother has done consecutively is type…I don\’t believe the report is correct. Because my mother is a sound example…This is a another example of big business..
I was operated on both hands for CTS around 20 years ago. The results were spectacular. I made a complete recovery. I have recommended the surgery to my mother and to a neighbor. They both had bothe of their hands done and were completely relieved.
My symptoms came back around a year ago in both hands. I was given cortisone shots and was almost completely relieved of my pain. That only lasted for about 5 weeks. My left habd only has some numbness in the tips of my thumb, index and middle fingers, but my right hand and arm usually wake me up at least once a night. My right hand goes almost completely numb when I\’m on the computer.
I saw my neurologist today. She was unable to tell me why CTS can reoccur and if surgery will help this time. She gave me another shot in the right hand only and said that she\’d like to send me to a hand surgeon next time.
I cannot wear the hand brace; it\’s too uncomfortable and I feel, does nothing.
I really don\’t want surgery and found that physical therapy did nothing for me 20 years ago.
Apparently, Jack, you are a healthcare provider of some sort. There are many physicians who work for the insurance carriers as well. Not all people who wokr for insurance carriers are bad people. I am a nurse and patient advocate no matter who signs my paycheck. I would never compromise my beliefs or a person\’s health just to save the insurance company money. But, not all carriers are bad. Not all carriers provide coverage for group health, which would include OB/GYN. That is crazy and sad about the salary of a OB/GYN. I can say that as a nurse, I definitely did not get rich in the insurance field. I know a lot of people who have been permanently disabled merely because their doctors were greedy for the almighty dollar. I am sorry, but 4-6 surgeries, sometimes more for the same injured body part, is too much. It leads to immobility and more complications. I would not recommend anyone go to a physician who could not fix something like a torn ACL within 1 or 2 surgeries at most. I have seen people lose total use of their hands due to repeated surgeries from the same doc or a combination of doctors. It is a shame, but there is corruption in the medical industry both with doctors and with insurance executives. I am not a huge insurance fan by no means. I just wanted to add a different point of view to the topic. I only hope that people stick to reputable doctors and not those who advertise during the day that they will \”treat your injuries, give you free lawyer referrals, provide transportation and stuff like that.\”
Clearly those of us who are responding here are not \”professional\” claimants. However since these conditions are cumalative it would take years to see what injures a person with computer use. Those of us who have treated CTS patient aka RSI know one thing, that computer use anywhere, not just at work can cause CTS, or RSI. Who pays the bill is not my concern. But there are few doctors making \”millions\” in this broken Insurance system anyway, and if you work in the Insurance industry you already know that. While doctors fees sit at all time lows, the big Insurance Industry is rocking with all time high stock prices. Did you knoew that an OBGYN made more money delivering 20 years ago? How owuld you like to roll back your salary 20 years hot shot. Since no man is an Island this will come back to haunt us. The best minds are not going into medicine any more, and eventually even the best insurance executives will need us too.
I have been a medical transcriptionist for 13+ years; not having any other outside jobs that may have injured my wrists. I find it funny how more women than men have carpal tunnel, but that it is not computer related. Studies show that more women then men have office jobs.
Also, in my diagnosis, diagnoses were made that cold, arthritis, thyroid and pregnancy were attributable to carpel tunnel. I had blood tests done by the physician who does not believe carpal tunnel is caused by computers and in fact is related to above mentioned blood work positivities. I had the blood work done and do not have arthritis, thyroid problems nor am not pregnant. I worked with people in the south, so if cold related, how come people down south have carpel tunnel. I dispute this theory and have document to prove so.
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Injured by CTS should look at the big picture. To link the cause of CTS with computer use is akin to sticking a needle into a cavity to cause pain and blaming the needle for the cavity. As for John who wonders what Insurance Company paid for the study, he should think about what his life would be like with no Insurance companies.
Seems most people like to hate Insurance Companies, even when they’re in an auto accident, hurt at work or loose there home to fire as they worry that they may have to pay a little more for coverage. They never appreciate the fact that their car is fixed, medical bills covered, or they are paid indemnity when they can’t work. Ask these people if they’re willing to extend coverage for any common liability situation that Insurance Companies cover, for a typical policy premium amount, and they think you’re crazy.
Here in New York, I’ve written my State Representative suggesting we change the name of New York State Workers Compensation Board to New York State Providers Compensation and Old Age Benefits Board and if you sit at my desk for any length of time, you’ll see why.
I suppose if one can find a doc to provide a desired diagnosis, one can also find someone to create a study to support a specific position. How does the study explain the development of cts in a person who works in repetitive stress job i.e. factory/assembly line/manufacturing with no other health risk factors ? Good luck to those w.c. examiners who try to use this to deny claims. I know it won\’t fly in ILL. or MO. Plus, it will be impossible to reverse the 10-15yr old mindset that cts is caused by repetitive stress.
This comment is for Fannie T. Perhaps you missed the entire article. The study was performed to determine whether or not cts is caused by computer use not a repetitive factory job. The reason cts is covered in almost every state for factory workers who use drills/vibrating equipment is because the job can cause or expedite the development of cts in some people in some positions. If you have risk factors or your anatomy is such (narrowed carpal tunnel)it could allow the job duties to exacerbate or expedite/cause in some cases, your condition. I haven\’t heard of a case where we have denied cts in those who have repetitive factory jobs and use vibratory equipment, unless there are preexisting conditions/drug use, ect… I think you missed the whole point of the study and everyone\’s conversation here, Fannie T. Insurance companies are governed strictly by the states and cannot just deny a claim for no reason or even due to one study. You obviously, do not work in the field. Most of the posts here are not fair to most insurance companies. I happen to work for one where we do pay what we owe, but we also watch out for those who try to blame every condition they have on their job. Everyone will develop conditions with time- Everyone.
The other thing I wonder about the study is whether paid any attention to the posture of the computer users. I found that the major cause of my CTS & RSI problems was due to incorrect posture while using the computer, not computer use itself. If I had been using correct posture all along, I am not sure I would have had any problems.
I comment on the behalf of my mother, whom no longer can work, type, cook, housework, drive, repetitive motions, grip, lift, pull or push because of B-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for the last 7 years.
For five years my mother was a date entry operator for the United States Postal Service when she was diagnosed with B Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. As well she lost her job.
My mother never had any problem with her hands,wrist, weight, or neck before she was diagnosed with CTS. As well her family never had a history of CTS.
After my mother had her first surgery she had release from pain, numbness, and tingles. She was order to go back to work by her doctor. Advised by her doctor that she would still type.
She regain employment at another company in which she was a customer service rep. Months after she begain her employment as a typist all of her syptoms that she experienced before with her CTS. They came back again…This time worst.
Keep in mind..My mother has never done any hard labor job in her life. Has never lifted over 10lbs at the most of any of her jobs.
Again my mother stay out of work more than she stayed at work.She finally had her second surgery. This time the surgery didn\’t work. It was too late. My mother now is disabled. She bearly has strength in either one of her hands. Has pain in hands and wrist all the time. Still has numbness and tingling. As well has neck pain..
Explain this, the only job my mother has done consecutively is type…I don\’t believe the report is correct. Because my mother is a sound example…This is a another example of big business..
I was operated on both hands for CTS around 20 years ago. The results were spectacular. I made a complete recovery. I have recommended the surgery to my mother and to a neighbor. They both had bothe of their hands done and were completely relieved.
My symptoms came back around a year ago in both hands. I was given cortisone shots and was almost completely relieved of my pain. That only lasted for about 5 weeks. My left habd only has some numbness in the tips of my thumb, index and middle fingers, but my right hand and arm usually wake me up at least once a night. My right hand goes almost completely numb when I\’m on the computer.
I saw my neurologist today. She was unable to tell me why CTS can reoccur and if surgery will help this time. She gave me another shot in the right hand only and said that she\’d like to send me to a hand surgeon next time.
I cannot wear the hand brace; it\’s too uncomfortable and I feel, does nothing.
I really don\’t want surgery and found that physical therapy did nothing for me 20 years ago.
I NEED HELP!
Apparently, Jack, you are a healthcare provider of some sort. There are many physicians who work for the insurance carriers as well. Not all people who wokr for insurance carriers are bad people. I am a nurse and patient advocate no matter who signs my paycheck. I would never compromise my beliefs or a person\’s health just to save the insurance company money. But, not all carriers are bad. Not all carriers provide coverage for group health, which would include OB/GYN. That is crazy and sad about the salary of a OB/GYN. I can say that as a nurse, I definitely did not get rich in the insurance field. I know a lot of people who have been permanently disabled merely because their doctors were greedy for the almighty dollar. I am sorry, but 4-6 surgeries, sometimes more for the same injured body part, is too much. It leads to immobility and more complications. I would not recommend anyone go to a physician who could not fix something like a torn ACL within 1 or 2 surgeries at most. I have seen people lose total use of their hands due to repeated surgeries from the same doc or a combination of doctors. It is a shame, but there is corruption in the medical industry both with doctors and with insurance executives. I am not a huge insurance fan by no means. I just wanted to add a different point of view to the topic. I only hope that people stick to reputable doctors and not those who advertise during the day that they will \”treat your injuries, give you free lawyer referrals, provide transportation and stuff like that.\”
Clearly those of us who are responding here are not \”professional\” claimants. However since these conditions are cumalative it would take years to see what injures a person with computer use. Those of us who have treated CTS patient aka RSI know one thing, that computer use anywhere, not just at work can cause CTS, or RSI. Who pays the bill is not my concern. But there are few doctors making \”millions\” in this broken Insurance system anyway, and if you work in the Insurance industry you already know that. While doctors fees sit at all time lows, the big Insurance Industry is rocking with all time high stock prices. Did you knoew that an OBGYN made more money delivering 20 years ago? How owuld you like to roll back your salary 20 years hot shot. Since no man is an Island this will come back to haunt us. The best minds are not going into medicine any more, and eventually even the best insurance executives will need us too.
I have been a medical transcriptionist for 13+ years; not having any other outside jobs that may have injured my wrists. I find it funny how more women than men have carpal tunnel, but that it is not computer related. Studies show that more women then men have office jobs.
Also, in my diagnosis, diagnoses were made that cold, arthritis, thyroid and pregnancy were attributable to carpel tunnel. I had blood tests done by the physician who does not believe carpal tunnel is caused by computers and in fact is related to above mentioned blood work positivities. I had the blood work done and do not have arthritis, thyroid problems nor am not pregnant. I worked with people in the south, so if cold related, how come people down south have carpel tunnel. I dispute this theory and have document to prove so.
Thank you.
Crystal LaMarche
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