Sch 14, s 89
CurrentExtreme thoracic or lumbar spine injury
Schedule 14Ranges of injury scale values
Part 6Orthopaedic injuries
Division 2Thoracic or lumbar spine injuries
89 Extreme thoracic or lumbar spine injury
| Comment | 36 to 60 | ||
| These are extremely severe injuries causing gross limitation of movement and serious interference with performance of daily activities. There may be some motor or sensory loss, and some impairment of bladder, ano-rectal or sexual function. | |||
| Example of the injury | |||
| a fracture involving compression of a thoracic or lumbar vertebral body of more than 50%, with neurological impairment | |||
| 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 25%. | |||
| • An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is a DPI for the injury of at least 45%. |
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