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Workers’ Comp Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment

On-the-job accidents put real, often overlooked, damage through the feet and ankles. Dr. Orlando Cedeno, DPM treats these injuries directly and documents every visit with the objective, claim-ready records your employer or adjuster needs.

Foot & ankle injuries we treat

The feet and ankles take the brunt of a fall, crush injury, or repetitive-strain accident on the job, and injuries there are frequently under-documented in an initial urgent-care visit. We regularly evaluate and treat:

  • Fractures of the foot, ankle, and toes from impact, crush trauma, or falls
  • Ligament tears and severe sprains from a fall, misstep, or bracing on impact
  • Achilles tendon injuries from sudden trauma or forced dorsiflexion
  • Nerve damage and post-traumatic neuropathy following crush or impact injuries
  • Chronic post-traumatic pain that develops or worsens weeks after the initial incident

How we work with employers, adjusters & case managers

We know a treating physician's records carry weight in a claim. Every visit produces objective findings, imaging correlation, and a clear treatment plan — documentation built to hold up, not just a routine chart note. With your patient's authorization, we'll send records directly to the employer, claims adjuster, or nurse case manager on the file. We coordinate on scheduling and status updates directly with case managers, so a case doesn't stall waiting on a callback.

Our treatment approach

  • Conservative care first: the least invasive option that will actually work, with surgery reserved for injuries that truly need it.
  • Accurate diagnosis first: exam and imaging correlation to identify the full extent of injury — not just the obvious one.
  • Fracture & surgical care: in-house treatment for breaks and injuries that need surgical repair.
  • MLS laser therapy & shockwave therapy: to accelerate healing and resolve chronic post-traumatic pain.
  • Return-to-work planning: clear written guidance on activity restrictions and recovery timelines for the claim file.

For employers & case managers

  • Treats workers’ comp patients
  • Credentialed with CorVel, Rockport & DOL
  • Claim-ready, objective documentation
  • Written return-to-work restrictions
  • Direct coordination with your office
  • Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon

Have an injured employee who needs a foot or ankle evaluation? Call our office to discuss the case.

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Your Treating Physicians

Board-certified foot & ankle surgeons

Dr. Orlando Cedeno, DPM, FACFAS

Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), with hospital privileges at Jupiter Medical Center. Completed a three-year surgical residency in reconstructive and trauma surgery of the foot and ankle at Chestnut Hill Hospital/University of Pennsylvania — training built for exactly the fracture and trauma work a workers' comp case brings in.

Jupiter Office

4601 Military Trail, Suite 202
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 915-1934

Palm Beach Gardens Office

11380 Prosperity Farms Rd, Suite 204
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 915-1934

FAQ

Workers’ comp questions, answered

Do you treat foot and ankle injuries from workers' comp claims?

Yes. Dr. Cedeno and our team regularly evaluate and treat foot and ankle injuries from on-the-job accidents — from fractures and ligament tears to nerve damage and chronic post-traumatic pain.

Do you accept workers' compensation insurance?

Yes. Dr. Cedeno and Dr. Mustafa are credentialed with the major workers' comp payers we see in South Florida, including CorVel, Rockport, and DOL, and we work with employers, adjusters, and case managers on documentation and return-to-work planning. Call our office with your claim details and we'll confirm coverage before your visit.

Will I get documentation my employer or adjuster can use?

Yes. Every visit is documented with objective exam findings, imaging correlation, and a clear treatment plan — records built to support a claim, not just a chart note. We can send records directly to your employer, adjuster, or case manager with your authorization.

Will I get written work restrictions?

Yes. We provide clear written guidance on activity restrictions and a return-to-work timeline for the claim file, updated as your treatment progresses.

What if I already saw the ER or another doctor first?

That's common and not a problem. Bring whatever records, imaging, or incident reports you have, and we'll pick up your care from there — reviewing prior findings and building on (or correcting) the existing treatment plan.

What should I have ready when I call to schedule?

Your claim number and insurance or adjuster information, if you have it, plus any incident report or prior imaging. Having that up front helps us verify coverage and get you seen faster — but don't hold off calling if you don't have it yet.

Is this different from a car accident injury?

On-the-job injuries are handled as workers' comp cases, separate from car accidents or slip-and-falls off the job. If your injury happened in an accident rather than at work, see our dedicated Auto Accident page instead.

Have an employee or patient who needs foot & ankle care?

Same-week appointments are usually available for workers’ comp referrals.

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