sch.3-sec.135 Moderate lower limb injury, other than an injury mentioned in div 9 or 10 or divs 12 to 15
Examples of the injury
11 to 20
a fracture causing impairment of associated soft tissues, including nerves and blood vessels
a fracture with delayed union or infection
multiple fractures of the femur, tibia or fibula, or multiple fractures of any combination of the femur, tibia and fibula
Examples of factors affecting ISV assessment
period of non-weight-bearing
presence or risk of degenerative change
imperfect union of a fracture
muscle wasting
limited joint movement
unsightly scarring
permanently increased vulnerability to future damage
Comment about appropriate level of ISV
An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is whole person impairment for the injury of 10%.
An ISV at or near the middle of the range will be appropriate if there is a deep vein thrombosis requiring treatment for life.
An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is whole person impairment for the injury of 15%.