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1 WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE APPEALS TRIBUNAL DECISION NO. 1871/14 BEFORE: S. Netten: Vice-Chair HEARING: October 3, 2014 at Toronto Written DATE OF DECISION: October 22, 2014 NEUTRAL CITATION: 2014 ONWSIAT 2287 DECISION UNDER APPEAL: WSIB Appeals Resolution Officer decision dated January 12, 2011 APPEARANCES: For the worker: For the employer: Interpreter: M. Farago, Union representative Not participating None Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal Tribunal d appel de la sécurité professionnelle et de l assurance contre les accidents du travail 505 University Avenue 7 th Floor 505, avenue University, 7 e étage Toronto ON M5G 2P2 Toronto ON M5G 2P2

2 Decision No. 1871/14 REASONS (i) Issue [1] The issue under appeal is the extension of initial entitlement to include thoracic and lumbar compression fractures. (ii) Overview [2] The worker sustained a back injury when a steel plank fell onto his helmeted head at work on June 24, This was initially diagnosed as a muscular injury. Lumbar fracture was ruled out by x-ray. With increasing symptoms, the worker was sent for a CT scan of T11 to S3 on August 7, The scan found extensive diffuse lytic damage, as well as compression fractures at T12, L4 and L5. This prompted further investigations, eventually resulting in a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. The worker began chemotherapy on September 17, 2009, and continued to perform home-based modified duties for a period of time. [3] In February and March 2010, Case Managers determined that the worker s entitlement in this claim was limited to resolved soft tissue injuries and did not include thoracic or lumbar fractures. The worker s objection to this determination was denied at the appeals levels of the Board in January [4] The worker appealed to the Tribunal in April He died on June 9, His claim was inactive for an extended period, but in July 2013 his representative confirmed that he was representing the estate in a continuation of the appeal. This appeal was selected for a written hearing pursuant to the Tribunal s Practice Direction on Written Appeals. The estate s representative submits that the workplace incident likely made a significant contribution to the thoracic fracture, and that this prevented him from performing his pre-injury duties. He seeks loss of earnings (LOE) benefits from September 24, (iii) Law and policy [5] The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 ( WSIA ) applies to this appeal. All statutory references in this decision are to the WSIA, as amended, unless otherwise stated. Section 126 requires the Tribunal to apply Board policy when making its decisions. [6] The standard of proof applicable in workers compensation proceedings is the balance of probabilities. Pursuant to section 124(2), the benefit of the doubt is given to the claimant in resolving an issue where the evidence for and against is approximately equal in weight. [7] General entitlement to benefits is governed by section 13: 13(1) A worker who sustains a personal injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his or her employment is entitled to benefits under the insurance plan. [8] Tribunal jurisprudence applies the test of significant or material contribution to questions of causation. A significant or material contributing factor is one of considerable effect or importance. In this claim, entitlement has been granted for soft tissue injuries resulting from the workplace accident. The question to be determined in this appeal is whether the accident was a significant contributing factor to the compression fractures at T12 and/or L4 and L5, found by CT scan on August 7, I note that the estate s representative s submissions are focused only upon the fracture at T12.

3 Page: 2 Decision No. 1871/14 (iv) Reporting on file [9] As reported to family physician Dr. E. McLelland on June 25, 2009, the worker had felt immediate pain in the mid-back upon being hit on his helmet with the plank; the pain then moved down to the lower back. X-rays of the lumbar spine taken on June 26, 2009 found no evidence of fracture. The worker reported continuing pain on June 26, 2009, in the upper lumbar area and right anterior chest and ribs. He reported sharp pain in the upper lumbar area after bending over in early July 2009, and pain moving up to the upper thoracic area on July 23, The Worker s Report of Injury dated July 13, 2009 reported the chest and lower back as the areas of injury. [10] The worker s new family doctor, Dr. K. Green, sent him for a CT scan which was undertaken on August 7, The report by Dr. R. Dan, a specialist in diagnostic radiology, was marked urgent and included the following findings: At T12 note is made of a moderate wedge compression fracture of T12, which appears to be pathologic. It is associated with central endplate fractures as well. Approximately 40% loss of height is noted Within all the vertebrae, extending from T11 down to L5, there are multifocal ill defined lytic changes throughout all the bones. Some of these demonstrate loss of the adjacent cortex, such as within the L3 spinous process, with a normal bone replaced by soft tissue. These findings are highly suspicious for diffuse lytic metastasis, or more likely, multiple myeloma or other gammaglobulinopathy. At the superior endplate of L4, there is mild central compression fracture, and all the bones appear diffusely osteoporotic. At the superior endplate of L5, there is also mild superior endplate compression with Schmorl s node as well. The lytic changes extend diffusely throughout the sacrum and adjacent iliac bones visualized on this lumbar study. OPINION: Extensive diffuse multifocal lytic disease involving the entire lumbar spine and visualized portion of the sternum. There is a subacute or chronic wedge compression fracture of T12 and mild compression injuries at the superior endplates of L4 and L5. Primary possible diagnosis would be a gammaglobulinopathy such as multiple myeloma, or diffuse lytic metastatic disease [11] The worker was admitted to hospital for investigations on August 14, Dr. V. Yousefi noted the CT scan findings, abnormal blood work including elevated creatinine, cachectic 1 appearance, and findings of hypercalcemia and acute renal failure. A skeletal survey dated August 17, 2009 found lytic changes in the scapula, femur, ischium, humeri and skull. With respect to the thoracic spine, radiologist Dr. M. Cnoop-Koopmans wrote that there was a partial compression fracture involving T12, in the transverse process on the left at this level is seen but is less clearly seen and may be involved with a destructive process. A bone scan dated August 18, 2009 found abnormal bone activity at T8, T9 and T12, in most of the ribs, both S1 joints, the humeri, femora, around the knee and in the skull. It was noted that the thoracic and rib abnormalities were in keeping with fractures, which could be due to pathologic fractures with multiple myeloma but biochemical correlation was required. 1 general physical wasting and malnutrition usually associated with chronic disease : Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

4 Page: 3 Decision No. 1871/14 [12] A consultation note of August 19, 2009 from Dr. C. McAllister, a specialist in family medicine, indicated that the worker had significant bony pain, with references to the back and the chest. Dr. A. Schattner, a specialist in internal medicine and hematology, also reported on August 19, 2009: His past history is essentially unremarkable. The problem started when he had a work accident and something fell on his head. He subsequently had imaging including a CT scan that showed what appeared to be lytic lesions in various bones, as well as a pathological fracture in the T-spine In hospital he was found to be in renal failure with hypercalcemia and an abnormal CBC. His past history is essentially unremarkable History from the patient is just of significant pain. He is also under the impression that whatever the problem is, it is due to the plank falling on his head. I explained to him that the work accident led to investigations that will ultimately lead to a diagnosis, but, it is unlikely that the trauma, of the object falling on him, has caused the underlying problems. [13] An initial bone marrow result of August 20, 2009 found a small cell/lymphoid type of myeloma and recommended a further biopsy; anemia was also noted at that time. A CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis dated September 1, 2009 found multiple lytic lesions in the spine and ribs, and suspected pathologic fracture in the inferior pubic ramus on the left. The result of the September 4, 2009 bone marrow biopsy, reported on September 17, 2009, was a confirmed diagnosis of multiple myeloma. [14] A progress report from Dr. McAllister dated September 21, 2009 indicated that the worker may have an impending pelvic fracture, and warned that other fractures were possible. The worker required a walker for ambulation. [15] On September 22, 2009 Dr. Green reported to the Board details of changes in the worker s condition, being compression #, lytic lesions throughout L/T-spine, and provided a single diagnosis of MM / metastatic CA? He wrote that the worker was unable to work at that time, without further comment. Dr. Green subsequently completed a Functional Abilities Form on November 4, 2009 which stated that the worker was unable to present for work due to weakness 2 to illness. The diagnosis was unchanged. [16] The worker was seen but not examined at the Board s Regional Evaluation Centre on December 2, Orthopedic surgeon Dr. M. Martin reviewed the accident and treatment history. He provided a diagnosis of multiple myeloma with a pathological fracture of the thoracolumbar spine. [17] Following the denial of entitlement for compression fractures, the worker s representative wrote in March 2010 that he was in the process of obtaining additional medical evidence. He subsequently submitted letters from Drs. Green and McAllister, neither of which is written on the physician s letterhead. The letter signed by Dr. McAllister, dated April 19, 2010, states: I have seen [the worker] since his original admission to hospital in 2009 for T2 [sic] compression fracture and diagnosis of multiple myeloma. I understand that he started having back pain immedately [sic] following an injury at work where he was hit on the head with a board. He was intitially [sic] diagnosed with a soft tissue injury which was an incorrect diagnosis which was proven both clinically and radiologically on his admission to hospital.

5 Page: 4 Decision No. 1871/14 I understand that WSIB has informed him that this is not a work related injury and that the fracture was caused by his multiple myeloma. I refute this opinion since he would not have sustained this fracture if he had different employment such as an office job. Clearly multiple myeloma can result in spontaneous bone fractures, however this does not seem to be the case clinically since there was a direct blow immediately antecedent to the onset of symptoms. [18] The letter signed by Dr. Green, dated April 29, 2010, outlines the history, including the initial diagnosis of soft tissue injuries, and the sequence of events leading to the multiple myeloma diagnosis. It states further: He continues to complain of pain in his lumbar spine He reports difficulty with climbing stairs, and uses a cane to help assist with ambulation. He is somewhat independent with self-grooming skills, but requires assistance. He reports that he needs assistance with house chores as well It is apparent that [the worker] has suffered from a pathological fracture to his lumbar spine related to his injury in June of It is also apparent that he was predisposed to this pathological fracture secondary to multiple myeloma. He continues to have significant pain and decreased functioning with respect to activities of daily living. Given the fact that he has a condition that has weakened the vertebral bodies of his spine, it is quite possible that his recovery from this injury would also be delayed. I do not believe that [the worker] has recovered to the point where he can return to work. I believe that his impairment is a direct cause of his accident on June 24, (v) Discussion and conclusion [19] Upon admission to hospital in August 2009, the worker had most if not all of the clinical signs of multiple myeloma outlined in the medical literature on file 2 : bone pain with lytic lesions, elevated creatinine, anemia, fatigue, weight loss, hypercalcemia and renal failure. Multiple myeloma is described in that literature as a proliferation of cells in the bone marrow often resulting in extensive skeletal destruction with osteolytic lesions, osteopenia, and/or pathologic fractures. Bone pain is stated to be particularly in the back or chest, induced by movement, and may include vertebral collapse; compression fractures are also noted. The paper also states that CT imaging is more sensitive than plain radiographs at detecting bone involvement. [20] Lysis is the process of disintegration or dissolution. 3 A lytic lesion refers to the destruction of an area of bone due to a disease process, such as cancer 4, and is also referred to as an osteolytic lesion. A compression fracture is a fracture (as of a vertebra) caused by compression of one bone against another. 5 The term pathologic (or pathological ) means altered or caused by disease or indicative of disease, and may be contrasted with the term traumatic. 6 [21] The worker in this case had signs of lytic lesions throughout his body, including the skull, spine, ribs, sternum, shoulders, pelvis, hips, thighs and knees. While no lumbar fractures were seen on x-ray in June 2009, there was subsequent evidence of compression or other fractures at L4, L5, T8, T9, T12, the pubic ramus and multiple ribs, as well as concern expressed about future fractures. A specialist in diagnostic radiology indicated that the T12 compression fracture 2 Rajkumar, S.V., Clinical features, laboratory manifestations, and diagnosis of multiple myeloma. UpToDate, Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary 4 National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms 5 Ibid. 6 Ibid.

6 Page: 5 Decision No. 1871/14 appeared to be pathologic, and was associated with endplate fractures. Prior to a confirmed diagnosis of multiple myeloma, the skeletal survey noted that the compression fracture may be involved with a destructive process, and the bone scan stated that thoracic and rib abnormalities could be due to pathologic fractures associated with multiple myeloma. The worker s treating specialist, Dr. Schattner, described the imaging of lytic lesions and a pathological fracture in the thoracic spine, and explained to the worker that the workplace accident led to investigations but was unlikely to have caused the underlying problems. As I interpret his report, the underlying problems must refer to the problems he had previously cited, including the lytic lesions, pathologic fracture, renal failure, hypercalcemia and abnormal bloodwork. Multiple myeloma, which is known to cause skeletal destruction including pathological fractures, was subsequently confirmed. Assessing orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Martin, referred to the compression fracture as pathologic and, while aware of the accident history, did not indicate that the accident played a role in the fracture. The worker s family doctor, Dr. Green, stated that the worker had a pathological fracture, secondary to multiple myeloma. All of this evidence strongly supports the proposition that the compression fractures were sustained as part of the constellation of symptoms associated with multiple myeloma. [22] The estate relies upon the April 2010 letters solicited from Drs. Green and McAllister. However, Dr. Green describes a pathological fracture of the lumbar spine. When he states that the worker s recovery from this injury would also be delayed, it is therefore unclear whether he is referring to the previously-cited ongoing lumbar pain generally or to the compression fracture. I do not agree with the estate s representative s submission that Dr. Green clearly relates the fracture to the workplace injury, since he more clearly refers to it as pathological and secondary to multiple myeloma. While Dr. Green attributes the worker s unspecified impairment to the workplace accident, he does not provide any explanation for this opinion; moreover, this opinion contradicts the contemporaneous reporting he submitted in the fall of 2009, which attributed the inability to work solely to the multiple myeloma. In any case, given his repeated reference to pathological fracture, I do not interpret Dr. Green s report as an opinion supporting a traumatic contribution to the compression fractures. [23] Dr. McAllister does suggest that the T12 compression fracture was associated with the workplace accident, since the accident occurred immediately prior to the onset of symptoms. I acknowledge this opinion, but do not consider it to be of equal or greater weight than the evidence in support of a pathologic fracture. As noted above, the standard of proof applicable in workers compensation proceedings is the balance of probabilities, and where the evidence for and against an issue is approximately equal in weight the benefit of the doubt is given to the worker. [24] Dr. McAllister wrote, or signed, the April 2010 letter in order to support the worker s claim. She had not assessed the worker prior to August 19, 2009 and had no direct knowledge of his symptom onset. The contemporaneous evidence indicates that the location of the worker s symptoms varied in the days following the workplace accident. Dr. McAllister s letter is itself contradictory: while she argues that the worker would not have sustained the T12 compression fracture if he had been in an office job, she also acknowledges that multiple myeloma can result in spontaneous bone fractures. The medical imaging indicates that the worker likely sustained numerous other fractures, to the spine, the ribs and the pubic ramus, without any precipitating event, and the medical literature contemplates such pathologic fractures due to multiple myeloma.

7 Page: 6 Decision No. 1871/14 [25] As between Dr. McAllister and Dr. Schattner, both of whom specifically turned their minds to the role of the workplace accident, I prefer the opinion of Dr. Schattner in light of his greater expertise as a specialist in dealing with multiple myeloma, and given the unsolicited nature of his opinion. Furthermore, his opinion is supported by the balance of the available evidence in this appeal. [26] Based upon the imaging results, the consistent reporting of the compression fractures as pathologic by several specialists, the clear compatibility between multiple myeloma and spontaneous fractures, and the extensive bone disease and/or fractures found throughout the worker s body around the same time as the T12 (and L4, L5) compression fractures were identified, I find that the workplace accident was not a significant contributing factor to the worker s compression fractures. The vast majority of the evidence favours this conclusion, and the evidence for and against a causal link is not approximately equal in weight. [27] As a result, entitlement is not extended to include compression fractures of the thoracic and/or lumbar spines.

8 Page: 7 Decision No. 1871/14 DISPOSITION [28] The appeal is denied. DATED: October 22, 2014 SIGNED: S. Netten

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