An orthopedic examination requires precision, experience and, above all, an eye for the person behind the case. At Sazyes, orthopedic surgeon Herman performs medical examinations in disability and personal injury cases. The examinations at Sazyes are thorough, transparent and always focused on clarity for all parties involved.
The value of a well-executed expertise
Personal injury cases revolve around determining functional disability: what percentage of the body is permanently affected by the injury? "That percentage is not taken out of the air," Herman explains. "It is calculated using medical standards and the specific diagnosis. That's how we make sure the judgment is objective and defensible."
In disability cases, the focus is on functional limitations: what can a person still do, and what can no longer do, in work and daily life? "In doing so, it is important to look not only at the injury, but also at its impact on functioning," he says. "The medical rationale is the same, but the questioning differs."
A carefully constructed study
An expertise at Sazyes usually takes one and a half to two hours. That seems long, but it is deliberate. "Clients are often relieved when they find that real time is taken," Herman says. "I explain what's going to happen, so they know where they stand. That calmness is important."
The examination consists of three parts: the conversation (anamnesis), the physical examination and the report. During the interview, Herman asks about symptoms, limitations and daily functioning. "Everything the client says, I say out loud while I write it down," he explains. "That way the client knows exactly what I'm writing down. That creates transparency." After the physical examination, Herman works the report into a clear, well-structured document. Medical terms are unavoidable, but the structure is made so that even non-medics can follow it.
Trust through clear communication
Sometimes Herman requests additional tests, such as an MRI. "Then I always call the client personally to explain the results in understandable language," he says. "That's not mandatory, but I think it's important. People need to know what happens to their data." This personal approach increases trust in the process. "An expertise is more than a report; it is a moment when someone should feel heard and taken seriously," Herman says.
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