Work-Related Injury
Getting injured on the job can be devastating in many ways. Immediately the patient learns that dealing with a work-related injury can be an extremely complicated process. WestSound Orthopaedics in Silverdale, Washington realizes the significance of providing quick care for orthopaedic-related injuries as well as providing in-house expertise in managing patient care. Dr. Marc I. Suffis has a long history of managing work related injuries and has recently joined the WestSound Orthopaedics team. Our priority is to provide:
- Quick access to evaluate and treat the patient injured at work via our L&I Physician, PAs and Orthopaedic Surgeons.
- "One-stop" approach for comprehensive clinical care, using nationally recognized treatment protocols.
- "One-stop" access to state-of-the-art diagnostic testing to quickly assess complexity of work injury.
- Timely documentation on medical and work status directly to employers and managed-care representatives for efficient claim processing.
- Direct contact with employers to develop transitional work adjustments to minimize costs associated with lost work time.
Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment: Chronic Tendonitis
Westsound Orthopaedics provides office based Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for the treatment of chronic tendonitis, tendonosis, and chronic muscle strains. PRP uses a patient’s own blood obtained in the office at time of procedure. It is prepared in the office by centrifuge, concentrating the platelets rich in growth factors necessary for tissue healing. In response to an injury or tissue damage, your body naturally recruits platelets and white blood cells from the blood to initiate a healing response. Under normal conditions, platelets store numerous growth factors which are released in response to signals from the injured tissue. Modern technology allows us to concentrate platelets and white blood cells from your blood, and induce this growth factor release as we inject the solution directly into injured tissue, simulating this same healing response. Areas of treatment
To learn more about the procedure visit:http://www.orthoillustrated.com (Note: Under Orthopaedic Treatment Options click on Autologous Conditioned Plasma)
Common Areas of Pain
For more information about Workers' Compensation, please call WestSound Orthopaedics in Silverdale, Washington at 360-698-6630 or use our online appointment request form.