Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations are a relatively common injury, with an incidence rate near 24 per 100 000 person-years.[1] The injury is 2 to 5 times more common in males, with almost half... Read More
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In 2015 WorkSafeBC’s Hand Therapy Program treated 4141 injured workers. The goal: to provide timely, specialized treatment to help injured workers get back on the job as soon as it is safe to do so... Read More
Lead (Pb) is the quintessential heavy metal with toxic properties that have been recognized for centuries. It’s a naturally occurring, nonessential element with well-defined dose-toxic effect... Read More
WorkSafeBC’s Visiting Specialist Clinic (VSC) in Richmond provides injured workers with access to fellowship-trained specialists within 2 to 3 weeks of an approved referral. This rapid access to care... Read More
Injuries to the tarsometatarsal joints of the foot, also known as the Lisfranc joint, are common workplace injuries, yet they are often difficult to detect. The cause of these injuries can be as... Read More