Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Authorization for Facet Joint Injections

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of authorization for facet joint injections for a worker with back pain after his fall from a ladder. Case: Shepherd v. Cornerstone Interiors Inc., No. 21-0226, 05/26/2022, published. Facts: Larry Shepherd worked for Cornerstone Interiors Inc. as a drywall finisher. He fell and injured his neck and lower back in the course of his employment in August 2016. Shepherd had a history of cervical and lumbar spine issues predating the fall. A January 2013 X-ray showed multilevel degenerative disc disease, lower lumbar facet hypertrophy,&nb...