Duration of sick leave depending on the severity of the injury
The duration of sick leave for fractures depends on the severity of the injury. When a doctor diagnoses a fracture, he or she can determine the appropriate level of treatment and the approximate duration of the patient's disability.
With a closed fracture without displacement
The optimal prognosis is closed fractures without displacement of bone fragments. An example is a broken ankle. Sometimes even an unsuccessful turn of the leg can cause such an injury. The great thing about a closed fracture is that the skin remains intact, so there is no risk of infection. And the absence of displacement of fragments indicates the likelihood of faster healing and minimal risk of complications.
If the patient follows all the therapist’s recommendations, then after 25-35 days he can count on a complete recovery.
A closed, non-displaced fracture usually does not require hospitalization. After applying the plaster, the patient is discharged home. If the patient follows all the doctor’s recommendations, then after 25-35 days he can count on a complete recovery. The duration of sick leave for such a fracture is usually 30-40 days.
Duration of sick leave
The duration of sick leave may vary depending on the patient’s condition and the severity of the injury. It is noteworthy that if a person has an insurance certificate, then he is paid compensation, which fully or partially (depending on the terms of the insurance policy) covers the costs of treatment. Insurance payment is issued if the following documents are available:
- Application for payment.
- Documents confirming the identity of the victim.
- A conclusion confirming the existence of an insured event.
- Insurance contract for a private person.
As for the duration of sick leave, for example, sick leave for a broken finger is issued based on the severity of the injury. But on average, the certificate states a period of 20 to 30 days. If the damage requires surgical intervention, the period increases from 30 to 40 days.
It is noteworthy that most injuries occur on the thumbs, and experts most often diagnose a closed fracture of the hand.
Sick leave is also calculated based on the circumstances under which the injury occurred (this only applies to work-related injuries). In order to correctly interpret the presence of injury in an employee, the age of the person who received the fracture is also taken into account.
With a closed fracture with displacement
If the fracture is complicated by displacement of bone fragments, this directly affects the lengthening of the anastomotic period. Often this phenomenon affects the collarbone. In this case, the doctor selects the appropriate type of treatment. This may be an outpatient option in which the surgeon manually restores the bone to its correct position and secures it in place with a plaster cast. The patient, although he can stay at home, must visit the hospital for dressing.
The second option is surgery. During surgery, the surgeon returns the fractures to their correct position. This method is being chosen more and more often because it gives good results. Although the operation is simple and only takes a few minutes, the patient will have to be observed in the hospital for some time.
A certificate of incapacity for work for a closed fracture with displacement is usually issued for a period of 30 to 50 days.
Fracture healing time and rehabilitation
As has been mentioned many times, any healing time and recovery process depend on the severity of the fracture. After removing the fixing bandage, the doctor must prescribe a series of physical exercises to develop the damaged area. The duration of the procedures is calculated separately. On average, ten sessions are prescribed, which last two weeks. For this reason, the sick leave is extended by two weeks, respectively, for the entire duration of the procedures.
Thus, after sick leave and forced leave, an employee can go back for re-treatment. With heavy physical exertion at work, the victim is much more likely to receive an extension of treatment.
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There is a classification of the severity of injuries for which you can get leave and increase the rehabilitation period:
- From 30 to 40 days – for a closed fracture with complications without intracranial damage.
- From 20 to 30 days – for a closed fracture without complications.
- Up to six months - with an open fracture of the arm with complications.
Sick leave for a broken leg
Injuries to the lower extremities occur quite often, especially in winter when the roads are icy. Sick leave for leg fractures is at least 10 days. A more precise period is set by a medical commission based on the complexity of the fracture and the patient’s condition. As a rule, the total period of sick leave in this case is 2-3 months. This includes the main parts of the leg such as the lower leg, thigh and ankle. For a broken toe, a similar procedure is performed, but the total disability period is usually one month.
Leave for a broken leg is at least 10 days.
The exact period for each case is determined individually, since much depends on the type of injury, as well as the age of the patient. The need for surgery also plays an important role, as it can either speed up the healing process or delay it.
In the case of a very complex fracture and disability, the patient has the right not only to longer treatment, but also to recovery. to a workplace for a position that provides light work.
Sick leave for a hip fracture
A hip fracture is one of the most serious types of injuries. This is due not only to the complex structure of the bones, but also to the fact that in 90% of cases it occurs in elderly and elderly people. Especially after 50 years, bones begin to lose their former strength, and after a fracture they heal very slowly.
Femur injuries almost always require surgery. The exception is contraindications to surgery.
For this reason, sick leave for hip fractures is usually 100 days for the closed type and 200-210 days for the open type.
Sick leave for a broken arm
A sick leave for a broken arm, similar to a broken leg, is initially issued for 10 days. When the patient has completed all the necessary diagnostic procedures and the type of fracture has been determined, this period is extended to one month. However, this is not the maximum possible period of disability. If necessary, the medical commission can extend sick leave to 120 days, that is, almost 4 months.
A broken toe is treated in the same way as a broken toe. In general, the period of sick leave in this case does not exceed 35 days.
Sick leave for rib fractures
Fractures of the ribs are less common than fractures of the arms and legs. Most often, injuries occur as a result of a traffic accident or a bad fall, for example during a sports game.
Full recovery after a rib fracture takes from 1.5 to 2 months.
In this case, there is no exact period for which sick leave is charged. Its duration depends on the type of injury, which means it is determined only by the doctor based on the results of the x-ray. It is the X-ray that will show how many and in what places the ribs were broken and whether the patient had to stay in the hospital. Statistics show that it takes about 1.5-2 months for a patient to fully recover.
Do they give sick leave for an injury?
Looking at the appearance, is there any swelling and bruising, are there any restrictions, what kind of professional activity and then the surgeon decides, but a lot depends on the profession.
When combined, damage occurs to organs of several body systems.
It’s like in class your left hand is in a cast, but you can write with your right hand, and so is the case with a bruise: In life, including at work, anything can happen. No one is insured against troubles such as injuries - sometimes minor, and when they even end up in the hospital. What types of domestic injuries are there and how are they paid? This question arises for both victims and employers. This article will discuss payment for domestic injuries and how sick leave is paid for an injury. What is an injury?
This definition means damage to the integrity of the body as a result of an incident.
Domestic trauma occurs outside of work, industrial trauma occurs at work. These include thermal, radiation, mental, mechanical, physical and biological.
Maximum duration of sick leave for a fracture
As mentioned earlier, the sick leave is initially opened for 10 days, after which the medical board, guided by the patient’s condition and the severity of his injury, extends this period. Usually this period does not exceed 10 months, but for complex fractures it can reach 12 months. However, if after this time the therapy has not brought the desired effect and the patient is still experiencing pain, he is sent for a medical examination, as a result of which a specially convened commission will consider the possibility of registering a disability.
Sick leave for a fracture – disability categories
If the test does not reveal any symptoms consistent with any disability category, the patient's treatment is extended. Therefore, the period of his sick leave is also extended. Also in this case, if necessary, the patient can count on 120 days of rest. After 240 days from the date of the fracture, the commission must issue the patient a certificate of incapacity for work or discharge him from the hospital.
If the patient refuses the examination, the doctor will decide to terminate the sick leave based on the refusal. The doctor may also add a few days to sick leave if the patient is not from the same city and needs time to travel to his home city after treatment.
Deadlines for submitting sick leave
A closed sick leave certificate is issued by the patient at the workplace. Typically referred to the Human Resources Department, where missing days are checked using the timesheet and then sent to the accounting department for calculation and billing.
In accordance with the labor legislation of the Russian Federation, the period for submitting sick leave is no more than 6 months. This means that the employer’s refusal to accrue sick leave during this period is considered illegal. The calculation takes place no later than 10 days from the date of submission of sick leave, and cash payment is made no later than the next day of payment of wages.
Amount of cash payments
The amount of payment is calculated by the accounting department individually for each employee. This depends on various factors, ranging from the level of wages to the overall length of service.
It is very important to make sure that the sheet is filled out correctly and has all the required stamps. Otherwise, even if at least one mistake is made in the patient’s first or last name, the employer has the right to refuse admission to the patient and thereby refuse payment. In this case, the patient should come to a medical facility where he can correct the document.
For what kind of injury will they not be given sick leave?
As a rule, a sick leave certificate is issued for any, even minor, injuries or ailments. But there are a number of reasons why a patient may be denied leave due to injury. These include:
- “Fake” sick leave without illness or injury.
- The patient interferes with or interferes with the work of the medical institution or its personnel.
- Upon examination, no reasons for taking leave were found.
Thus, all of the above reasons do not confirm the patient’s incapacity for work, and therefore cannot serve as a valid basis for issuing a special certificate that would confirm the presence of damage.
