Rating Repeat Partial Meniscectomies, Unoperated Meniscal Tears, and Meniscal Repairs
Charles N. Brooks
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1001/amaguidesnewsletters.2021.JanFeb01
Publication Date:
01 Jan 2021
Keywords:
Knee; Lower Extremity Impairment; Meniscectomy; Meniscus
Volume/Issue:
Volume 26: Issue 1
Page Range:
3–6
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Abstract

Rating repeat partial meniscectomies, unoperated meniscal tears, and meniscal repairs requires thoughtful clinical assessment and application of directives provided in the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides). Although the AMA Guides provide a specific impairment value for a partial meniscectomy, repeat meniscectomies may result in further impairment not to exceed the maximum value assigned for a total meniscectomy.

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© 2021 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. 2021
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AMA Guides® Newsletter
ISSN:
2642-0880
Volume/Issue:
Volume 26: Issue 1
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    Colledge, AL, editor. Section 5.3b. Lower Extremity Example 2. In: Utah Labor Commission's Supplemental 2006 Impairment Rating Guides®. https://laborcommission.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2006UtahImpairmentGuides-May162006_.pdf. Accessed December 6, 2020.

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