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Jonathan Fenton, MD, FRCS,
Chronic shoulder pain is a significant musculoskeletal burden on society, and rotator cuff pathology is the most common cause of shoulder disability. Between 2015 and 2019, over 1400 surgeries were performed on BC... Read More
Between 2000 and 2012, WorkSafeBC accepted more than 3300 claims for elbow fractures--70% of the claimants were male, 30% were female; their median age was 42. Almost 72% of the injuries were the result of a worksite... Read More
If you have working patients who have suffered fractures of the calcaneus, consider a conservative approach to treatment. The long-term prognosis with these fractures—particularly with regard to return to work—is... Read More
The groin is defined as the area where the upper thigh and lower abdomen meet. In examining this area, it’s important to know the local anatomy and the referral patterns of pain from distant structures. One way of... Read More
Shoulder injuries are among the top three worker injuries resulting in WorkSafeBC claims. As the workforce ages, shoulder injuries are likely to become even more prevalent as the rotator cuff complex is subject to... Read More
Diagnosis and treatment of calcific tendonitis Calcific tendonitis is a condition of calcium deposits within the rotator cuff tendons. The name is a misnomer because calcium, while appearing on an X-ray, may not... Read More
Biceps muscle injuries in the workplace: Is surgery advised? Biceps muscle injuries, even distal ones, are more common in the workplace than you might think. WorkSafeBC typically receives about one distal biceps... Read More