sch.14-sec.135Minor lower limb injury, other than an injury mentioned in division 9 or 10 or divs 12 to 15

sch.14-sec.135 Minor lower limb injury, other than an injury mentioned in division 9 or 10 or divs 12 to 15

Example of the injury 0 to 10 an uncomplicated fracture of the femur, tibia or fibula, from which the injured worker has fully recovered Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is a deep vein thrombosis requiring treatment for less than 6 months, from which the injured worker will fully recover. An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will also be appropriate if— there are soft tissue injuries, lacerations, cuts, bruising or contusions, from which the injured worker will fully or almost fully recover; and any residual disability will be minor. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is a deep vein thrombosis requiring treatment for at least 1 year. An ISV at or near the top of the range will also be appropriate if the injured worker is left with impaired mobility or a defective gait. An ISV at or near the top of the range will also be appropriate if there is a DPI for the injury of 9%.