The sprained joints and strained muscles of some of Montgomery County’s hurt workers can quickly cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars, according to a new report.

In looking at the 10 percent most expensive workers’ compensation claims over the last three fiscal years, the county found that it paid $8.78 million to treat and compensate 183 employees suffering from sprained joints — an average of $47,960 per employee.

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