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1. Which ONE of the following situations would not be rated using the Range-of-Motion (ROM) method:

A. Fracture at L1 and L2
B. Fusion L3 to L5
C. Fracture at T12 and L1
D. Recurrent radiculopathy

2. A patient had electrodiagnostically confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome and underwent a release. At the time of maximal medical improvement, several months later, she has minimal difficulties that for the most part are forgotten during activity. Examination reveals normal two point discrimination, however abnormal sensibility (tested with monofilaments) over the thumb only, the rest of the median nerve was intact. Motor examination was intact. Grip strength was 20 kg. in the operated hand and 30 kg. in the opposite hand. What is a probable rating?

A. 0% whole person permanent impairment
B. 3% whole person permanent impairment
C. 6% whole person permanent impairment
D. 12% whole person permanent impairment

3. Which of the following lower extremity methods can be combined?

A. Muscle atrophy and diagnosis based estimate
B. Gait and range of motion
C. Range of motion and peripheral nerve injury
D. Muscle strength and arthritis

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