AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK—
St Mary's Hospital
Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
Final narrative
An employee was helping a patient use the toilet when the patient lost grip and started to fall. The injured employee grabbed the patient to keep her from falling. The force required to lift and hold the patient caused the employee's pre-existing hernia to be aggravated, resulting in hospitalization.
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