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When a Des Moines Work Injury Requires a Cervical Fusion (Part B)

Filing an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim for cervical fusion can be difficult because you must provide medical records and proof that your injury occurred while performing your job. A lawyer can help you complete the necessary paperwork and file an appeal if your initial claim is rejected.

After Cervical Spinal Fusion

After receiving cervical spinal fusion for your Des Moines work injury, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days. The doctor may require that you wear a brace during recovery to avoid reinjuring your neck.

Depending on how long it takes you to recover, you may be out of work for awhile. In your Iowa Workers' Compensation claim, you can ask for compensation for your lost wages. If your Des Moines work injury is so serious that you cannot return to your job, you could be placed on disability.

Risk Associated with Cervical Spinal Fusion

Although cervical spinal fusion can alleviate many of the symptoms associated with a Des Moines work injury to your neck, there are some risks involved. In some cases, you may have to undergo surgery more than once to address problems.

While anesthesia and surgery itself can always pose some risk, risks specifically associated with a cervical spinal fusion may include:

• bone graft rejection;
• fusion failure;
• metal implant breakage;
• blood clots;
• spinal cord or nerve injury; and
• infection.

If you are worried about any of the risks associated with a cervical spinal fusion, you should discuss them with your surgeon.

Through every step of the cervical spinal fusion process, you should work with your doctors to collect evidence of your medical treatment and the expenses associated with your surgery. These documents can prove invaluable when going through the Iowa Workers' Compensation claim process.

Contacting an Iowa Workers' Compensation Attorney

Don't shoulder the costs of your Des Moines work injury on your own. The Iowa Workers' Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. Learn more by ordering this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work by calling 1-800-707-2552. For immediate assistance or to schedule a consultation, call 1-515-440-2852.