The Hand Center is a "full-service" provider for patients with work-related injuries
We treat hand and upper extremity traumatic injuries, such as fractures, tendon, nerve and crush injuries, as well as injuries that may occur over a period of time, carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger, for example. Our highly respected team of qualified professionals includes physicians, physician assistants, certified hand therapists and radiologic technicians. Our services include diagnosis, conservative and surgical management, and assessment of your ability to return to work in an appropriate period of time. To avoid delays when scheduling an appointment for a Workers' Compensation claim, please be sure to have the following information available when you call:
name of the Workers' Compensation insurance company
your claim number
your date of injury
name and telephone number of your claim manager
authorization to be seen by a provider in our office
At every visit with any of our physicians, please be sure to confirm your work status. We will supply the written Work Status note for you to provide to your employer.
Note: Connecticut workers' compensation patients have the right to select
the provider they wish to see for their claim.
For Workers' Compensation and Attorneys
To request an Respondent Medical Exam (RME), Medical Records Review (MRR), Commissioner's Exam, Medical Records Release, please print, complete and fax the appropriate form to our office.