Workplace injuries can be serious and may require specialised orthopaedic care.
We provide comprehensive treatment through WorkCover to help you recover as quickly as possible with the support you need.
Injuries in the workplace remain all too common. In 2021-22, nearly 500,000 Australians experienced a workplace injury.
A workplace injury may involve:
- Physical pain and mobility limitations
- Mental and emotional distress
- Financial worries.
If you’ve been injured at work, you’ll already know what a wide-ranging impact it can have. We’re here to help.
We provide comprehensive care and treatment for many common workplace injuries.
Depending on the nature of your injury, treatment may involve:
- Surgery
- Injections
- Physiotherapy
- Hand therapy
- Input from a specialist pain medicine physician
Why choose us for your
WorkCover care?
Nothing to Pay
We bill directly to WorkCover for approved cases meaning you don’t have any out-of-pocket expenses
Fast treatment
- All cases are triaged within 24 hours
- Emergency theatre and consultation availability
Comprehensive service
- Help with WorkCover documentation
- Friendly, efficient, high-quality service
Experienced orthopaedic surgeon
- Dr Navi Bali is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon serving the communities of the sunshine coast and surrounding areas.
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Fractures
In 2021-22, fractures accounted for 8.2% of workplace injuries (a fracture is a broken bone).
Your bones are strong and can bend a little when force is applied. If the force is too great, though, the bone may crack, break or shatter.
Signs and symptoms of fractures.
If you’ve fractured a bone, you may experience:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bruising or discolouration
- Weakness
- Difficulty moving the limb
You may also notice that the limb looks odd. If you’ve sustained an open fracture, the bone may be visible through the skin and there may be bleeding.
Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect a fracture.
Types of fractures
Common fracture types include:
– Stable fracture – the bone is broken but not displaced (its ends line up neatly)
- Compound/open fracture – the skin is broken and the bone may (or may not) be visible. Infection is a real concern.
- Transverse fracture – the fracture line is horizontal
- Oblique fracture – the fracture is on an angle
- Comminuted fracture – the bone has shattered into at least 3 pieces
Types of fractures
To diagnose and treat a broken bone, Dr Bali may:
- Examine you
- Order X-rays to show clear images of your bone
- Decide if surgery is necessary – many fractures can be set without surgery but it is required in some cases
- Immobilise your bone in a cast or splint for several weeks.
Once the cast is removed, Dr Bali may recommend physiotherapy to help you regain your strength and range of motion.