Upward trends in joint replacement surgeries have been commonplace in the general population for decades, with the National Institute of Health expecting a 382% increase by 2060. As well-documented as those trends have been, there have been only a few past studies on their impact on workers’ compensation claims. The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) released a new study that provides insight into the latest joint replacement trends and how they specifically relate to workers’ compensation...

You can read the full review from Carrier Chronicles here.  The WCRI study is, of course, Recent Trends in Joint Replacement Among Workers’ Compensation Claims.  Visit its page on our website for information on how you can get a copy of the full report!