Peripheral Vascular Disease Impairment Assessment: An Overview of the AMA Guides Sixth Edition Approach
Christopher R. Brigham
Search for other papers by Christopher R. Brigham in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
and
Stephen Demeter
Search for other papers by Stephen Demeter in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1001/amaguidesnewsletters.2023.MayJun01
Publication Date:
01 May 2023
Keywords:
Arterial Disease; Lymphatic Disorder; Peripheral Vascular Disease; Venous Disorder
Volume/Issue:
Volume 28: Issue 3
Page Range:
1–10
Restricted access

Abstract

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) may result from arterial, venous, or lymphatic disorders. Section 4.8 of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides), titled Vascular Diseases Affecting the Extremities (6th ed, 68-71), defines the impairment assessment process and provides separate tables for the lower extremities and upper extremities. Objective test results are the key factor, with grade modification based on reliable history and physical examination findings. This article provides an overview of the clinical assessment of PVD.

Copyright:
© 2023 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. 2023
Cover AMA Guides® Newsletter
AMA Guides® Newsletter
ISSN:
2642-0880
Volume/Issue:
Volume 28: Issue 3
All Time Past Year Past 30 Days
Abstract Views 1390 1390 220
Full Text Views 16 16 0
PDF Downloads 0 0 0
Save