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In case of absenteeism and disability

A orthopedic examination is often requested in cases of absenteeism or disability. As a rule, a diagnostic opinion is requested. However, it is the limitations that have the most important consequences and in many cases this is explicitly asked for.

The goal of a orthopedic examination

The goal of a orthopedic examination is generally to determine whether there are limitations associated with an orthopedic or traumatologic condition. Indications include stalled recovery, substantiation of a claim assessment, substantiation of a WIA file, wage penalty prevention or wage penalty repair.
Our orthopaedists are familiar with the legal assessment frameworks and in that context have knowledge of insurance medical instruments such as the FML.

A orthopedic examination on absenteeism and disability provides clarity on:

  • questions about the presence or absence of an orthopedic disorder
  • determining functional limitations
  • determining usable possibilities
  • stagnating recovery or reintegration
  • the evaluation of previous treatments
  • identifying treatment options
  • determining the prognosis
orthopedic examination In case of absenteeism and disability

How does a orthopedic examination absenteeism and disability proceed?

Application

Once we receive the request for a neurological consultation, we will contact the person requesting the examination. within one business day to schedule the examination.

The examination

The examination consists of two parts. In the first part, a detailed discussion with the orthopedic surgeon will take place in which your symptoms, the course of the symptoms and the situation in which the symptoms arose will be discussed. You will be asked about previous treatments, medication and the use of stimulants. Then there will be an extensive physical examination. The orthopedist will examine the parts of the body causing the symptoms, including reflex, bending, stretching and twisting tests. The total duration of the examination is approximately one to one and a half hours.

Additional research

If, after the examination, there is still uncertainty about the cause of the symptoms, the orthopedist may choose to request additional (imaging) testing such as an MRI scan. This will of course be discussed beforehand.

The report

The findings are presented in a report. This is sent to the person requesting  If the applicant is not a physician, the report will not be sent to the applicant but to the physician listed in the request form.

Information on progress

Our secretariat can inform you about the progress of the examination at any time.

Right of inspection and correction

The report is subject to inspection and correction rights. This means that, before sending the report to the applicant, the person concerned receives a copy of the draft report and can indicate whether there is an incorrect representation of facts. Depending on the context in which the examination takes place, the person concerned can also block the transmission of the report.