Klosterman v. Industrial Commission

On August 27, 1984, the petitioner employee (claimant) injured his left knee at work. Eugene J. Chandler, M.D., a specialist in knee surgery who had treated the claimant for previous knee injuries, performed arthroscopy and a partial lateral menisectomy. The claimant made good progress until December 1984, when he noticed increased soreness. At a scheduled examination on December 17th, Dr. Chandler diagnosed a newly torn anterior cruciate ligament and recommended arthroscopy and reconstruction.