AADEP AMA Guides 5 Edition Upper ExtremityUpper Extremity ...

AADEP AMA Guides 5th Edition

Upper Extremity Rating Methodology

Paul S. Darby MD PhD MPH FACOEM with thanks to Douglas W Martin MD FAADEP FACOEM FAAFP

Upper Extremity: Sections

? 16.2 Amputation ? 16.3 Sensory Loss (digital nerve) ? 16.4 Range of Motion ? 16.5 Peripheral Nerve Disorders ? 16.6 Vascular Disorders ? 16.7 Other Disorders ? 16.8 Strength

Conversion

? Many impairments are stated as "Digit". ? Table 16-1 converts "Digit" to "Hand". ? Table 16-2 converts "Hand" to "Upper Extremity".

(Same as multiplying by 0.9) ? Table 16-3 converts "Upper Extremity" to "Whole

Person" (Same as multiplying by 0.6) ? Figures 16-1a & b are worksheet to guide the

evaluator through all steps, including conversion.

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