Our primary goal is to provide the patient with advanced treatment strategies based on objective evidence. This ensures a strong recovery and a safe and timely return to work. The Houston Hand and Upper Extremity Center welcomes case managers and safety officers in our clinic as the most helpful advocates for the patient's progress in recovery. Becoming injured on the job can be a stressful and confusing time for patients. This section of the Web site offers explanations of terminology and descriptions of how we handle the typical issues that surface in workman's compensation cases.