Menisectomy: partial
to total meniscal removal |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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1 weeks - 2 weeks
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Possible 18 Months
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Light Work
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2 weeks - 4 weeks
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Medium Work
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2 weeks - 4 weeks
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Heavy Work
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4 weeks - 6 weeks
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Very Heavy Work
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4 weeks - 6 weeks
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Meniscal Repair: surtue
repair of meniscal tear (combined arthroscopy and arthrotomy) |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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2 weeks - 3 weeks
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Possible 18 Months
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Light Work
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6 weeks - 8 weeks
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Medium Work
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8 weeks - 12 weeks
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Heavy Work
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12 weeks - 24 weeks
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Very Heavy Work
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12 weeks - 24 weeks
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Lateral Retinacular
Release: recurrent patellar dislocation |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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3 days - 1 weeks
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Not anticipated
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Light Work
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2 weeks - 3 weeks
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Medium Work
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2 weeks - 3 weeks
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Heavy Work
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2 weeks - 3 weeks
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Very Heavy Work
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based on primary injury
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Patellectomy: |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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2 weeks - 4 weeks
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Expected 24 Months post surgery
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Light Work
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2 weeks - 6 weeks
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Medium Work
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3 weeks - 8 weeks
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Heavy Work
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6 weeks or by report
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Very Heavy Work
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6 weeks or by report
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament
(ACL) Reconstruction/Replacement: |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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3 weeks - 6 weeks
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Possible 24 Months post surgery
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Light Work
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4 weeks - 12 weeks
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Medium Work
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12 weeks - 24 weeks
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Heavy Work
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by report
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Very Heavy Work
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by report
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Return to very heavy repetitive work may take 9-12 months.
Functional brace may/will be required for heavy and very
heavy work and for medium work on uneven terrain and/or rotational
activity.
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
(Evans Repair): |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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2 weeks - 4 weeks
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Possible
24 Months post surgery
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Light Work
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6 weeks - 8 weeks
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Medium Work
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8 weeks - 12 weeks
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Heavy Work
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8 weeks - 14 weeks
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Very Heavy Work
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12 weeks - 16 weeks
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Hip Replacement: |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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3 weeks - 6 weeks
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Expected 24 Months post surgery
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Light Work
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4 weeks - 6 weeks
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Medium Work
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4 weeks - 6 weeks
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Heavy Work
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by report
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Very Heavy Work
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by report
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Osteotomy of Tibia:
requires Medical Advisor review |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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4 weeks - 6 weeks
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PCI based on knee joint status in 24 months
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Light Work
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6 weeks - 8 weeks
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Medium Work
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8 weeks - 12 weeks
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Heavy Work
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12 weeks - 24 weeks
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Very Heavy Work
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12 weeks - 24 weeks
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Arthroplasty of Knee
/ Total Knee Replacement: |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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4 weeks - 6 weeks
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Expected 24 Months post surgery
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Light Work
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12 weeks - 16 weeks
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Medium Work
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12 weeks - 20 weeks
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Heavy Work
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by report
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Very Heavy Work
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by report
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Ankle Fusion: |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary Work
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4 weeks - 6 weeks
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Expected 18 Months post surgery
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Light Work
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12 weeks - 16 weeks
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Medium Work
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12 weeks - 16 weeks
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Heavy Work
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by report
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Very Heavy Work
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by report
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