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Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 2/6)
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6.5 Other conditions causing permanent deformities causing up to 10% impairment of the whole person 41
6.6 Calculation of visual system impairment for both eyes 41
Chapter 7 – Ear, nose and throat disorders 43
7.0 Introduction 43
7.1 Hearing loss 43
7.2 Tinnitus 43
7.3 Olfaction and taste 43
7.4 Speech 44
7.5 Air passage defects 45
7.6 Nasal passage defects 46
7.7 Chewing and swallowing 46
Chapter 8 – The digestive system 47
8.0 Introduction 47
8.0.1 Calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI) 47
8.1 Upper digestive tract – oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine and pancreas 48
8.2 Lower gastrointestinal tract – colon and rectum 49
8.3 Lower gastrointestinal tract – anus 51
8.4 Surgically created stomas 52
8.5 Liver – chronic hepatitis and parenchymal liver disease 52
8.6 Biliary tract 54
8.7 Hernias of the abdominal wall 54
Chapter 9 – The musculoskeletal system 55
9.0 Introduction 55
PART I – THE LOWER EXTREMITIES – FEET AND TOES, ANKLES, KNEES AND HIPS 57
PART I – INTRODUCTION 57
9.1 Feet and toes 58
9.2 Ankles 59
9.3 Knees 60
9.4 Hips 62
9.5 Lower extremity amputations 63
9.6 Spinal nerve root impairments and peripheral nerve injuries affecting the lower extremities 64
9.6.1 Spinal nerve root impairment affecting the lower extremity 64
9.6.2 Peripheral nerve injuries affecting the lower extremities 65
9.7 Lower extremity function 66
PART II – THE UPPER EXTREMITIES – HANDS AND FINGERS, WRISTS, ELBOWS AND SHOULDERS 69
PART II – INTRODUCTION 69
9.8 Hands and fingers 70
9.8.1 Abnormal motion of digits 70
9.8.2 Sensory losses in the thumb and fingers 74
9.9 Wrists 77
9.10 Elbows 78
9.11 Shoulders 80
9.12 Upper extremity amputations 83
9.13 Neurological impairments affecting the upper extremities 83
9.13.1 Cervical nerve root impairment 84
9.13.2 Specific nerve lesions affecting the upper extremities 86
9.13.3 Chronic pain conditions 87
9.14 Upper extremity function 89
PART III – THE SPINE 91
PART III – INTRODUCTION 91
PART III – DEFINITIONS OF CLINICAL FINDINGS FOR DIAGNOSIS-RELATED ESTIMATES IN ASSESSING SPINAL IMPAIRMENT              92
PART III – MULTI-LEVEL FRACTURES INVOLVING THE SPINAL CANAL 93
9.15 Cervical spine – diagnosis-related estimates 93
9.16 Thoracic spine – diagnosis-related estimates 95
9.17 Lumbar spine – diagnosis-related estimates 96
9.18 Fractures of the pelvis 98
Chapter 10 – The urinary system 99
10.0 Introduction 99
10.1 The upper urinary tract 99
10.2 Urinary diversion 100
10.3 Lower urinary tract 100
Chapter 11 – The reproductive system 103
11.0 Introduction 103
11.1 Male reproductive system 103
11.1.1 Male reproductive organs – penis 103
11.1.2 Male reproductive organs – scrotum 104
11.1.3 Male reproductive organs – testes, epididymes and spermatic cords 104
11.1.4 Male reproductive organs – prostate