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Head/Trunk/Spine: Surgical/Therapeutic/Diagnostic Procedures

Mandible: wired

Job Classification

PFI

Sedentary Work

Not anticipated

Light Work

 

Medium Work

 

Heavy Work

 

Very Heavy

 

If job requires verbal communication, modified duties may be required.

Repair of Vertebral Fracture: surgical instrumental e.g. rods, screws

Job Classification

PFI

 

Expected
24 Months post surgery

Lysis of Adhesions of Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots:

Job Classification

RTW
Minimum/Maximum

PFI

 

Medical Advisory opinion based on medical reporting if layoff exceeds 12 weeks

Expected at least
24 Months post surgery

Disectomy/Excision of Interverbal Disc:

Job Classification

RTW
Minimum/Maximum

PFI

Sedentary Work

4 weeks - 6 weeks

Expected 24 Months Post surgery

Light Work

4 weeks - 6 weeks

 

Medium Work

6 weeks - 10 weeks

 

Heavy Work/Very Heavy Work

by report

 

Microdiscetomy:

Job Classification

RTW
Minimum/Maximum

PFI

Sedentary Work

4 weeks - 6 weeks

Expected 24 Months Post surgery

Light Work

4 weeks - 6 weeks

 

Medium Work

6 weeks - 10 weeks

 

Heavy Work/Very Heavy Work

by report

 

Spinal Fusion: requires Medical Advisor referral:
I Single Fusion

Job Classification

RTW
Minimum/Maximum

PFI

Sedentary Work

12 weeks - 16 weeks

Expected
24 months surgery

Light Work

14 weeks - 16 weeks

 

Medium Work

16 weeks - 24 weeks

 

Heavy\Very Heavy Work

by report

 

Spinal Fusion: requires Medical Advisor referral:
II Multiple Levels

Job Classification

RTW
Minimum/Maximum

PFI

Sedentary Work

16 weeks - 20 weeks

Expected
24 Months Post surgery

Light Work

22 weeks - 26 weeks

 

Medium Work

26 weeks - 32 weeks

 

Heavy\Very Heavy Work

by report

 

Hernia Surgery: inguinal and femoral

Job Classification

RTW
Minimum/Maximum

PFI

Sedentary Work

2 weeks - 4 weeks

Not anticipated

Light Work

6 weeks - 8 weeks

 

Medium Work

6 weeks - 8 weeks

 

Heavy Work

6 weeks - 8 weeks

 

Very Heavy

6 weeks - 8 weeks

 

Neurostimulator Implants: insertion

Job Classification

RTW
Minimum/Maximum

PFI

Sedentary Work

0 weeks - 2 weeks

For primary surgical procedure
or condition

Light Work

0 weeks - 2 weeks

 

Medium Work

0 weeks - 2 weeks

 

Heavy Work/Very Heavy Work

by report

 

Coccygectomy:

Job Classification

RTW
Minimum/Maximum

PFI

Sedentary Work

2 weeks - 4 weeks

Not anticipated

Light Work

3 weeks - 5 weeks

 

Medium Work

3 weeks - 5 weeks

 

Heavy Work

4 weeks - 6 weeks

 

Very Heavy

4 weeks - 6 weeks