Phantom limb syndrome is a condition where people will still have sensations even though a limb is gone. For instance, someone could lose their arm in a workplace accident, but for weeks, months or even years after that accident, they may still feel pain shooting...
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Amputation
What is phantom limb syndrome?
When someone suffers an amputation injury, which could happen during an accident at work, they may deal with something called phantom limb syndrome. This has been recorded in at least 80% of amputees, according to the National Library of Medicine, and reports even say...
Burn injuries can lead to complicated benefits claims
Workers can theoretically obtain benefits whenever they get hurt on the job. Someone who falls and suffers of brain injury or someone struck by a piece of heavy machinery can easily make a claim for medical coverage and disability benefits following an incident at...
Do not overlook the psychological effects of losing a limb
If you lose a limb in a workplace accident, the consequences could be far worse than you realize. Most people only think about the physical or financial effects. Losing a limb will make mobility more difficult. It will prevent you from carrying out specific tasks. You...
Workplace machinery and the risk of an on-the-job amputation
Heavy machinery, vehicles and even robots make modern work easier for employees by performing tasks that may have once been done by hand. However, with the decreased demand for intensive physical labor comes a number of risks associated with workplace machinery and...