sch.14-sec.115Any other injury to 1 or more of the fingers or the thumb

sch.14-sec.115 Any other injury to 1 or more of the fingers or the thumb

Comment about appropriate level of ISV for items 115.1 to 115.4 An ISV of not more than 5 will be appropriate if substantial function of the hand remains. Examples of factors affecting ISV whether the injury is to the thumb, or index or middle finger any damage to other fingers whether the injury is to the dominant hand 115.1 Extreme injury to 1 or more of the fingers or the thumb 16 to 25 Example of the injury total loss of function of 1 or more of the fingers, with the joints ankylosed in non-functional positions Additional comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is a DPI for the injury of 14%. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is an injury to the thumb of the dominant hand causing total loss of function of the thumb. 115.2 Serious injury to 1 or more of the fingers or the thumb 11 to 15 Examples of the injury a severe crush injury causing ankylosis of the fingers a bursting wound, or an injury causing severe finger damage, causing residual scarring and dysfunction an injury leaving a digit that interferes with the remaining function of the hand division of 1 or more of the long flexor tendons of the finger, with unsuccessful repair 115.3 Moderate injury to 1 or more of the fingers or the thumb 6 to 10 Comment There will be permanent discomfort, pain or sensitive scarring. Examples of the injury moderate injury to the thumb or index finger causing loss of movement or dexterity a crush injury causing multiple fractures of 2 or more fingers division of 1 or more of the long flexor tendons of the finger, with moderately successful repair Additional comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is a DPI for the injury of 8% and the injury is to the dominant hand. 115.4 Minor injury to 1 or more of the fingers or the thumb 0 to 5 Example of the injury an uncomplicated fracture or soft tissue injury that has healed with minimal residual symptoms Additional comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is a straightforward fracture of 1 or more of the fingers, with complete resolution within a short time. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there has been— a fracture causing minor angular or rotational malunion of the thumb, or index or middle finger, of the dominant hand; or some adherence of a tendon following surgical repair, limiting full function of the digit.