Martin v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2025] NZACC 35 (26 February 2025) [pdf, 263 KB]
...of the thumb subsequently diagnosed on x-ray as a fracture or malunion with incongruency of the base of the distal phalanx. [17] Mr Chou considered Ms Martin would benefit from hand therapy as well as a wedge splint if there is a TFCC tear. He requested an MRI scan to look at the TFCC itself. [18] He also outlined a possible approach to the IP joint of the thumb including a steroid injection and longer term potentially a thumb IP joint fusion. [19] Mr Chou’s diagnoses were...