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Chapter 17: The Lower Extremities
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Chapter 5: The Respiratory System
Tables
Table 5-1: Impairment Classification of Dyspnea
Table 5-2a: Predicted Normal Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in Liters for Men (BTPS)
Table 5-2b: Predicted Lower Limit of Normal Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) for Men
Table 5-3a: Predicted Normal Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in Liters for Women (BTPS)
Table 5-3b: Predicted Lower Limit of Normal Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) for Women
Table 5-4a: Predicted Normal Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) in Liters for Men
Table 5-4b: Predicted Lower Limit of Normal Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) for Men
Table 5-5a: Predicted Normal Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) in Liters for Women
Table 5-5b: Predicted Lower Limit of Normal Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) for Women
Table 5-6a: Predicted Normal Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide (Dco) for Men (STPD)
Table 5-6b: Predicted Lower Limit of Normal Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide (Dco) for Men
Table 5-7b: Predicted Lower Limit of Normal Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide (Dco) for Women
Table 5-8: Impairment Classification for Prolonged Physical Work Intensity by Oxygen Consumption
Table 5-9: Impairment Classification for Asthma Severity
Table 5-10: Impairment Rating for Asthma
Table 5-11: Scale for Judging Capabilities of Subjects With Cancer
Table 5-12: Impairment Classification for Respiratory Disorders, Using Pulmonary Function and Exercise Test Results
Table 5-13: Respiratory Impairment Evaluation Summary
Chapter 9: The Hematopoietic System
Tables
Table 9-1: Functional Classification of Hematologic System Disease
Table 9-2: Criteria for Rating Permanent Impairment Due to Anemia
Table 9-3: Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to White Blood Cell Disease
Table 9-4: Criteria for Rating Permanent Impairment Due to Hemorrhagic and Platelet Disorders
Table 9-5: Hematologic Impairment Evaluation Summary
Chapter 13: The Central and Peripheral Nervous System
Tables
Table 13-1: Neurologic Impairments That Are Combined With the Most Severe Cerebral Impairment
Table 13-2: Criteria for Rating Impairment of Consciousness and Awareness
Table 13-3: Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to Episodic Loss of Consciousness or Awareness
Table 13-4: Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to Sleep and Arousal Disorders
Table 13-5: Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)
Table 13-6: Criteria for Rating Impairment due to Mental Status
Table 13-7: Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to Aphasia or Dysphasia
Table 13-8: Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
Table 13-9: Examples of Whole Person Impairment Due to Visual Acuity Loss (see also Table 12-4)
Table 13-10: Examples of Whole Person Impairment (WPI) Due to Visual Field Loss (See also Table 12-7)
Table 13-11: Criteria for Rating Impairment of the Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal Nerve)
Table 13-12: Criteria for Rating Impairment of the Cranial Nerve VII (Facial Nerve)
Table 13-13: Criteria for Rating Impairment of the Cranial Nerve VIII (Vestibulocochlear Nerve)
Table 13-14: Criteria for Rating Impairment of the Cranial Nerves IX,X, and XII (Glossopharyngeal, Vagus, and Hypoglossal Nerves)
Table 13-15: Criteria for Rating Impairments Due to Station and Gait Disorders
Table 13-16: Criteria for Rating Impairment of One Upper Extremity
Table 13-17: Criteria for Rating Impairment of Two Upper Extremities
Table 13-18: Criteria for Rating Neurologic Impairment of Respiration
Table 13-19: Criteria for Rating Neurologic Impairment of the Bladder
Table 13-20: Criteria for Rating Neurologic Anorectal Impairment
Table 13-21: Criteria for Rating Neurologic Sexual Impairment
Table 13-22: Criteria for Rating Impairment Related to Chronic Pain in One Upper Extremity
Table 13-23: Classification and Procedure for Determining Impairment Due to Pain or Sensory Deficit Resulting
Table 13-24: Classification and Procedure for Determining Nervous System Impairment Due to Loss of Muscle Power and Motor Function Resulting From Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Table 13-25: Nervous System Impairment Evaluation Summary
Chapter 15: The Spine
Tables
Table 15-1: Physical Examination
Table 15-2: Common Radicular Syndromes
Table 15-3: Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to Lumbar Spine Injury
Table 15-4 Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to Thoracic Spine Injury
Table 15-5: Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to Cervical Disorders
Table 15-6: Rating Corticospinal Tract Impairment
Table 15-7 Criteria for Rating Whole Person Impairment Percent Due to Specific Spine Disorders to Be Used as Part of the ROM Method
Table 15-8 Impairment Due to Abnormal Motion of the Lumbar Region: Flexion and Extension
Table 15-9: Impairment Due to Abnormal Motion and Ankylosis of the Lumbar Region: Lateral Bending
Table 15-10: Impairment Due to Abnormal Motion (Flexion) and Ankylosis of the Thoracic Region
Table 15-11: Impairment Due to Abnormal Motion and Ankylosis of the Thoracic Region: Rotation
Table 15-12: Cervical Region Impairment from Abnormal Extension or Flexion or Ankylosis
Table 15-13: Impairment Due to Abnormal Motion and Ankylosis of the Cervical Region: Lateral Bending
Table 15-14: Determining Impairment Due to Abnormal Motion and Ankylosis of the Cervical Region: Rotation
Table 15-15: Determining Impairment Due to Sensory Loss
Table 15-16: Determining Impairment Impairment Due to Loss of Power and Motor Deficits
Table 15-17: Unilateral Spinal Nerve Root Impairment Affecting the Upper Extremity
Table 15-18: Unilateral Spinal Nerve Root Impairment Affecting the Lower Extremity
Table 15-19: Whole Person Impairment Due to Selected Disorders of the Pelvis
Table 15-20: Spine Evaluation Summary
Chapter 16: The Upper Extremities
Tables
Table 16-1: Conversion of Impairment of the Digits to Impairment of the Hand
Table 16-2:Conversion of Impairments of the Hand to Impairment of the Upper Extremity
Table 16-3: Conversion of Impairment of the Upper Extremity to the Impairment of the Whole Person
Table 16-4: Impairment Estimates for Upper Limb Amputation at Various Levels
Table 16-5: Sensory Quality Impairment Classification
Table 16-6: Digit Impairment for Transverse and Longitudinal Sensory Losses in Thumb and Little Finger Based on the Percentage of Digit Length Involved
Table 16-7: Digit Impairment for Transverse and Longitudinal Sensory Losses in Index, Middle, and Ring Fingers Based on Percentage of Digit Length Involved
Table 16-8a: Thumb Impairment Values Due to Lack of Radial Abduction and to Ankylosis
Table 16-8b: Thumb Impairment Values Due to Lack of Abduction and to Ankylosis
Table 16-9: Thumb Impairments Due to Lack of Opposition and Ankylosis
Table 16-10: Determining Impairment of the Upper Extremity Due to Motor and Loss-of-Power Deficits Resulting From Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Table 16-11: Determining Impairment of the Upper Extremity Due to Motor and Loss-of-Power Deficits Resulting From Peripheral Nerve Disorders Based on Individual Muscle Rating
Table 16-12a: Origins and Functions of the Peripheral Nerves of the Upper Extremity Emanating From the Brachial Plexus
Table 16-12b: Origins and Functions of the Peripheral Nerves of the Upper Extremity Emanating From the Brachial Plexus
Table 16-13: Maximum Upper Extremity Impairment Due to Unilateral Sensory or Motor Deficits of Individual Spinal Nerves or to Combined 100% Deficits
Table 16-14: Maximum Upper Extremity Impairments Due to Unilateral Sensory or Motor Deficits of Brachial Plexus or to Combined 100% Deficits
Table 16-15: Maximum Upper Extremity Impairment Due to Unilateral Sensory or Motor Deficits or Combined 100% Deficits of the Major Peripheral Nerves
Table 16-16: Objective Diagnostic Criteria for CRPS (RSD and causalgia
Table 16-17: Impairment of the Upper Extremity Due to Peripheral Vascular Disease
Table 16-18: Maximum Impairment Values for the Digits, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder Due to Specific Joints or Units
Table 16-19: Joint Impairment From Synovial Hypertrophy
Table 16-20: Digit Impairment Due to Active Ulnar or Radial Deviation
Table 16-21: Digit Impairment from Rotational Deformity
Table 16-22: Joint Impairment from Persistent Subluxation or Dislocation
Table 16-23: Joint Impairment Due to Excessive Passive Mediolateral Instability
Table 16-24: Wrist and Elbow Joint Impairment From Excessive Active Mediolateral Deviation
Table 16-25: Upper Extremity Impairment Due to Carpal Instability Patterns
Table 16-26: Upper Extremity Impairment Due to Symptomatic Shoulder Instability Patterns
Table 16-27: Impairment of the Upper Extremity After Arthroplasty of Specific Bones or Joints
Table 16-28: Digit Impairment Due to Intrinsic Tightness
Table 16-29: Digit Impairment Due to Constrictive Tenosynovitis
Table 16-30: Digit Impairment Due to Extensor Tendon Subluxation Over the MP Joint
Table 16-31: Average Strength of Unsupported Grip by Occupation in 100 Subjects
Table 16-32: Average Strength of Grip by Age in 100 Subjects
Table 16-33: Average Strength of Unsupported Grip by Occupation in 100 Subjects
Table 16-34: Upper Extremity Joint Impairment Due to Loss or Grip or Pinch Strength
Table 16-35: Impairment of the Upper Extremity Due to Strength Deficit From Musculoskeletal Disorders Based on Manual Muscle Testing of Individual Units of Motion of the Shoulder and Elbow
Chapter 17: The Lower Extremities
Tables
Table 17-1: Methods Used to Evaluate Impairments of the Lower Extremities
Table 17-2: Guide to the Appropriate Combination of Evaluation Methods
Table 17-3: Whole Person Impairment Values Calculated From Lower Extremity Impairment
Table 17-4: Impairment Due to Limb Length Discrepancy
Table 17-5: Lower Limb Impairment Due to Gait Derangement
Table 17-6: Impairment Due to Unilateral Leg Muscle Atrophy
Table 17-7: Criteria for Grades of Muscle Functions of the Lower Extremity
Table 17-8: Impairment Due to Lower Extremity Muscle Weakness
Table 17-9: Hip Motion Impairment
Table 17-10: Knee Impairment
Table 17-11: Ankle Motion Impairment Estimates
Table 17-12: Hindfoot Impairment Estimates
Table 17-13: Ankle or Hindfoot Deformity Impairments
Table 17-14: Toe Impairments
Table 17-15: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Hip Flexion
Table 17-16: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Hip Internal Rotation
Table 17-17: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Hip External Rotation
Table 17-18: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Hip Abduction
Table 17-19: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Hip Abduction
Table 17-20: Impairment Due to Knee Ankylosis in Varus
Table 17-21: Impairment Due to Knee Ankylosis in Valgus
Table 17-22: Impairment Due to Knee Ankylosis in Flexion
Table 17-23: Impairment Due to Knee Ankylosis in Varus
Table 17-24: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Internal or External Malrotation
Table 17-25: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Varus Position
Table 17-26: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Varus Position
Table 17-27: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in Internal Malrotation
Table 17-28: Impairment Due to Ankylosis in External Malrotation
Table 17-29: Impairments for the Loss of Tibia-Os Calcis Angle
Table 17-30: Impairment of the Foot Due to Ankylosis of Toes
Table 17-31: Arthritis Impairments Based on Roentgenographically Determined Cartilage Intervals
Table 17-32: Impairment Estimates for Amputations
Table 17-33: Impairment Estimates for Certain Lower Extremity Impairments
Table 17-34: Rating Hip Replacement Results
Table 17-35: Rating Knee Replacement Results
Table 17-36: Impairments for Skin Loss
Table 17-37: Impairments Due to Nerve Defects
Table 17-38: Lower Extremity Impairment Due to Peripheral Vascular Disease
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