Tampa, FL workers’ compensation attorney Mark Lee discusses maximum medical improvement and what happens at that point. He notes that maximum medical improvement (MMI) is the stage in treatment where no further progress in the patient’s condition is expected. Following an injury, a patient may undergo treatments such as physical therapy or surgery to aid recovery. However, there comes a point when the patient reaches a plateau, and their condition cannot improve further despite additional treatment—this is referred to as MMI. After reaching this stage, the patient may still require ongoing care to manage symptoms, but further treatment will not enhance their condition. The determination of MMI is made by the treating physician, based on the treatments provided and the patient’s response to them.