55Compensation for combination of items

55 Compensation for combination of items If a loss (other than the impairment of the back, neck or pelvis) may be compensated by a combination of items in schedule 1 (Compensation for permanent injuries) or by a proportionate loss of a single item, the loss is to be compensated by a proportionate loss of the single item. 1 Loss of 2 or more fingers is to be compensated as a proportionate loss of the hand. 2 Loss of a hand includes the loss of the thumb and other fingers of the hand and is to be compensated as a loss, or proportionate loss, of the hand. 3 Loss of an arm at or above the elbow includes the loss of the arm below the elbow and loss of the hand and is to be compensated as a loss, or a proportionate loss, of the arm at or above the elbow. 4 Loss of a leg at or above the knee includes the loss of the leg below the knee and loss of the foot and is to be compensated as a loss, or a proportionate loss, of the leg at or above the knee. 5 Loss of a leg below the knee includes the loss of the foot and is to be compensated as a loss, or a proportionate loss, of the leg below the knee.