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Shoulder/Wrist/Elbow/Fingers:
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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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0 days - 3 weeks
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Not anticipated
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Light Work
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0 days - 3 weeks
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Medium Work
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1 weeks- 4 weeks
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Heavy Work
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2 weeks - 4 weeks
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Very Heavy Work
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2 weeks- 4 weeks
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Tendititis, Epicondylitis:
medial/lateral |
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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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0 days- 3 weeks
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Not anticipated
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Light Work
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0 days- 3 weeks
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Medium Work
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1 weeks- 4 weeks
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Heavy Work
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2 weeks - 6 weeks
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Very Heavy Work
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2 weeks- 8 weeks
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Thumb: including sprain
to media/lateral ligament |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary/Medium work
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0 days- 6 weeks
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Possible 12 Months
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Heavy/Very Heavy Work
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1 week- 8 weeks
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* Depends on joint injured, severity and whether dominant
or non-dominant hand is involved
Biceps Tendinitis:
long head |
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Job Classification
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RTW
Minimum/Maximum
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PFI
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Sedentary/ Light Work
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0 days- 3 weeks
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Not anticipated
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Medium Work
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0 days- 4 weeks
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Heavy/Very Heavy Work
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4 weeks- 12 weeks
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*Depends on severity of symptons, whether dominant and extremity
involved.
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/Strain:
1st to 3rd degree |
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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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0 days- 4 days
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Not anticipated but possible with 3rd degree
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Light Work
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0 days- 1 weeks
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Medium Work
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2 weeks- 6 weeks
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Heavy Work
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4 weeks - 12 weeks
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Very Heavy Work
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4 weeks- 12 weeks
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