sch.3-sec.151Extreme toe injury

sch.3-sec.151 Extreme toe injury

Examples of factors affecting ISV assessment for items 151.1 to 151.3 whether the amputation was traumatic or surgical extent of the loss of the forefoot residual effects on mobility 151.1 Amputation of all toes 8 to 20 Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the middle of the range will be appropriate if the amputation is through the metatarsophalangeal joints (MTP joints) of all toes. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is complete amputation of all toes and amputation of a substantial part of the forefoot. 151.2 Amputation of the great toe 6 to 12 Example of factor affecting ISV assessment for item 151.2 the level at which the amputation happens or any ongoing symptoms Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is complete loss of the great toe and ball of the foot caused by an amputation through the first metatarsal bone. 151.3 Amputation of individual lesser toes 3 to 5 Example of factor affecting ISV assessment for item 151.3 the level at which the amputation happens or any ongoing symptoms Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is an amputation of 1 lesser toe and— there is no ongoing pain; and there is little or no loss of function of the foot; and the cosmetic effect of the amputation is minor. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is complete amputation of all lesser toes and part of the forefoot.