Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Injury Treatment Guidelines

The Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation will hold a public hearing next month to take testimony on proposed guidelines for treating shoulder injuries. Guidelines proposed by the division outline the diagnostic and follow-up testing procedures for treating workers with shoulder injuries. The proposed guidelines also identify proper non-operative and surgical procedures for a specific diagnosis.  In addition to the 270-page shoulder treatment guidelines, the division is also accepting testimony during the November hearing on proposed guidelines for thoracic outlet syndrome. Thi...