Criteria: Table 15-5 Shoulder Regional Grid: Upper Extremity Impairments (401-405(, Table 15-6 Adjustment Grid: Summary (406), Table 15-7 Functional History Adjustment: Upper Extremities (406), Table 15-8 Physical Examination Adjustment: Upper Extremities (408), Table 15-9 Clinical Studies Adjustment: Upper Extremities (410-411) Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in […]
Body Part: Upper Extremity
Nerve – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Criteria: Table 15-24 Diagnostic Criteria for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Impairment (453), Table 15-25 Objective Diagnostic Criteria Points for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Impairment (453), Table 15-26 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Impairment (UEI) (454) Read entire section thoroughly to determine requirements for ratable diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), quantification of objective diagnostic criteria, […]
Nerve – Brachial Plexus Injury
Criteria: Table 15-20 Brachial Plexus Impairment – UEI (434-435) Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in Section 15-1 (385-386) and Section 15.4a (423-425). Grade severity of any sensory and/or motor deficits using Section 15.4b (425) and Table 15-14 (425). Based on objective nerve involvement and severity of […]
Nerve – Ulnar Nerve (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)
Criteria: Table 15-23 Entrapment / Compression Neuropathy Impairment (449) Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in Section 15-1 (385-386) and 15.4f (432-450). Criteria for electrodiagnostic studies are provided in Appendix 15-B (487-490) and must be met, both to define diagnosis and grade severity. Ratings are only provided […]
Nerve – Peripheral Nerve Injury
Criteria: Table 15-14 Sensory and Motor Severity (425), Table 15-20 Brachial Plexus Impairment (UEI) (434-435), Table 15-21 Peripheral Nerve Impairment (UEI) (436-444) Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in Section 15-1 (385-386) and Section 15.4a (423-425). Grade severity of any sensory and/or motor deficits using Section 15.4b […]
Nerve – Median Nerve (Carpel Tunnel Syndrome)
Criteria: Table 15-23 Entrapment / Compression Neuropathy Impairment (449) Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in Section 15.1 (385-386) and 15.4f (432-450). It is imperative that the diagnosis be accurate with the study confirmed by electrodiagnostic testing.Criteria for electrodiagnostic studies are provided in Appendix 15-B (487-490) and […]
Finger – Amputation
Criteria: Figure 15-10 Impairment of the Digits and the Hand for Amputation at Various Levels (456), Table 15-28 Impairment for Upper Limb Amputations at Various Levels (457), Figure 15-11 Digit Impairment Percent for Thumb Amputation at Various Levels (458), Figure 15-12 Digit Impairment Percent for Finger Amputation at Various Levels (458) Determine level of amputation, […]
Finger – Fracture
Criteria: Table 15-2 Digit Regional Grid: Upper Extremity Impairments (391-394), Table 15-6 Adjustment Grid: Summary (406), Table 15-7 Functional History Adjustment: Upper Extremities (406), Table 15-8 Physical Examination Adjustment: Upper Extremities (408), Table 15-9 Clinical Studies Adjustment: Upper Extremities (410-411) Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in […]
Finger – Trigger
Criteria: Table 15-2 Digit Regional Grid: Upper Extremity Impairments (391-394), Table 15-6 Adjustment Grid: Summary (406), Table 15-7 Functional History Adjustment: Upper Extremities (406), Table 15-8 Physical Examination Adjustment: Upper Extremities (408), Table 15-9 Clinical Studies Adjustment: Upper Extremities (410-411). Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in […]
Finger – Injury
Criteria: Table 15-2 Digit Regional Grid: Upper Extremity Impairments (391-394), Table 15-6 Adjustment Grid: Summary (406), Table 15-7 Functional History Adjustment: Upper Extremities (406), Table 15-8 Physical Examination Adjustment: Upper Extremities (408), Table 15-9 Clinical Studies Adjustment: Upper Extremities (410-411). Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in […]
