RIDDOR - able in my view
Isnt De Quervains caused by compression on the wrist? Has anyone
actually looked at the job she does to consider what compoent of her
work is causing the problem and try and find an alternative way of doing
the job?
If she has light ache suggest that it will quickly exacerbate if she
returns to old job
EqA may not apply - dependant on how long she has had the symptoms and
if they are likely to continue
If she continues to work in a repetitive role (with or without splints)
her symptoms are likely to return
I am wary about the "usefullness" of splints
Have you considered full functional assessment with physio used to
occupational injuries? (Not NHS)
Personally I think she should be redeployed away from all repetitive
work, it may be that this cannot be accomodated but from a clinical
perspective may be the best option
Do you have an OHP you can refer to? May be that this will go the
capability route if they cant find her something esle to do, either on a
permanent or temp basis
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Behalf Of Tracy Turner
Sent: 10 January 2012 08:56
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] quervains tenosynovitis
Good morning
Please can you help with this case which I am finding quite challenging.
32 yr lady working in sausage factory - repetative tasks required. Long
history of pain in both wrsits and shoulder. Given restricted role for
almost 3 motnhs - no improvement. Given splints to wear at work but I
advised she would be best refraining from work as even a light duty role
was not allowing full recovery.
S/B rheumatology - diagnosed with quervains tenosynovitis most likely
brought on by her repetative work. off work for 6 weeks - light ache in
wrists but wants to RTW. discharged by physio. It has been recommended
that she RTW with altered duties so that she does not have to make
repetative movements for whole shift and to lift less weights. The
specialist has said that she is likely to continue to have the symptoms
if she keeps injuring her wrists. Has anyone every dealt with an
employee with this diagnosis who has sucessfully returned to their
original role or would you recommend a permanent transfer to an
alternatve role. I dont think there is such a role available in the
factory. In my opinion she is unlikely to come under the DDA as every
day activities are not affected. Is it RIDDOR reportable?? Please also
note that she is clearly not telling her specialist of the support which
she has recived just that her Occupational Health Nurse does not want
her to work with splints! Do you think it is appropriate to work in a
repetative role if she required splints ?? Or do you think that now the
injury is improving splints would prevent further exacerbation. Sorry to
aks so many questions but I know you are all a knowledgable lot and will
help. Thank you.
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