Flow Thru

[Netta]

I live in Ohio; I fell and broke my foot Jul 08, on the job. I now suffer from a right foot 5th Metatarsal Jones Fracture. I went back to work after 2 wks, and worked until Nov, pain in my left foot was supporting the right foot in the air cast boot. My doctor was out of town so I went to the ER doctor and was told that my bones in my left foot was now beginning to shift and move to support the weight of the air cast boot, and I would now need insoles made for that foot also.

When my doctor returned from out of town, I was told my left foot was a sprain. I was taken out of work for the 2nd time, because the right fractured foot had healed only to 40%, and I would still need to wear the air cast boot most of the day. I contacted an attorney and was told, what was being done to me is referred to as a flow thru; I still don't quite understand the flow thru part.

Now, I have a 2nd claim. The 1st time I was out of work, I got paid almost immediately, now it has been over a month. My company is self insured. My doctor asked for me to be approved for a CT scan, PT, and a bone stimulator in Oct, it took wc an entire month to approve the CT Scan, but they did not approve the PT or Bone stimulator.

Why is everything taking so long? when it is apparent that my left good foot is now affected because of wearing that air cast boot for so many months. Could someone please explain “flow thru” in layman terms”? and what is the difference between a sprain vs bones shifting? I go back to the doctor around the middle of the month; not having any money for bills/food makes me want to say, HEY JUST FORGET IT!!! I am so frustrated, I now have two bad feet and at 53 years old, I am no spring chicken that heals almost overnight.

[Cycler]

Flow Through Injury: If not for the first the second would not be reasonably expected to occur. One set the stage for the other so that the second becomes part of the first claim, not a second distinct claim.


There is no such diagnoses of shifted bones. Get to an orthopedic surgeon and get it straightned out ..( see what I did there? )

A non-healing Jones fracture requires surgery.

[hurt at work]

ya good job and i know were ur coming from.

[red1030]

Netta.... I have never heard of flow thru but I think you have an answer from above. I just wanted to welcome you to this forum. this forum is the best and you will truly enjoy the information, love, and support you will receive from it. Welcome.

[sparkey]

Netta, welcome to the forum. You will get alot of helpful information on your injury and wc claim. Sounds to me like you do need a second opinon from a ortho surgeon. Ask to get a appointment with one ASAP. If not you could cause more injury. Do not wait for WC and if you have your own insurance use that and if they find it to be a part of your injury they can get your insurance co. to be reimbursed. Do not delay your health waiting on WC. It is a slowwwwwww system. Take peoples advice here as we have seen alot come through this site and waiting causes more injury for sure. Good luck and keep us informed.

[capricorn]

Netta...I agree with the group. Cycler has given you good info. I had surgery on my 5th metatarsil many years ago to lift it. It has healed perfectly BUT it is not something to play with expecially since yours has been injured. Most of us are about your age so we kow how hard it is. You have found a great group of people here. Full of love, support and comfort. Get yourself that second opinion and hopefully get your feet fixed.


Capricorn