Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00203:clause:1_8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00203
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 8
Character Range: 288393–290045

8      Herniated disc at the level and on the side that would be expected from objective clinical findings, but without radicular signs following conservative treatment.
       or
       Fractures:
             * Compression fracture of one vertebral body of less than 25%; or
             * Posterior element fracture without dislocation – healed without alteration of motion segment integrity or radiculopathy; or
             * Spinous or transverse process fracture with displacement, but without a vertebral body fracture.
       Ongoing neurological impairment of the lower extremity related to a thoracolumbar injury, documented by alteration of motor and sensory functions, altered reflexes, or findings of unilateral atrophy above or below the knee related to no other condition (may be verified by electrodiagnostic testing).
       or
       Clinically significant radiculopathy and objectively verified disc herniation consistent with the radiculopathy, or with improved radiculopathy following surgery.
10–18  or
       Fractures:
             * Compression fracture of one vertebral body of 25% to 50% – healed without alteration of structural integrity; or
             * Posterior element fracture with mild displacement disrupting the canal – healed without alteration of structural integrity.
       Note: Differentiation from a congenital or developmental condition should be accomplished, if possible, by examining pre-injury roentgenograms, if available, or by a bone scan performed after the onset of the condition.
       Alteration of motion segment integrity (more than 2.5mm translation of one vertebra on another).
       or