Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Job Classification

In most duration tables, five job classifications are displayed. These job classifications are based on the amount of physical effort required to perform the work. The classifications correspond to the Strength Factor classifications described in the United States Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The following definitions are quoted directly from that publication.

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Fracture, Fingers and Thumb


Related Terms

  • Broken Finger
  • Broken Thumb
  • Fractures of the Phalanges of Hand
  • Phalangeal Fractures

Differential Diagnoses

Specialists

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Orthopedic (Orthopaedic) Surgeon
  • Physiatrist
  • Physical Therapist

Comorbid Conditions

Factors Influencing Duration

Disability is dependent on whether the dominant or nondominant hand is involved, work requirements, the digit/digits involved, and the presence of complications.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
816 - Fracture, Phalanges of Hand (One or More)
816.0 - Fracture, Phalanges of Hand (One or More), Closed
816.00 - Fracture, Phalanx or Phalanges, Unspecified, Closed
816.01 - Fracture, Middle or Proximal Phalanx or Phalanges, Closed
816.02 - Fracture, Distal Phalanx or Phalanges, Closed
816.03 - Fracture, Phalanges of Hand, Multiple Sites, Closed
816.1 - Fracture, Phalanges of Hand (One or More), Open
816.10 - Fracture, Phalanx or Phalanges, Unspecified, Open
816.11 - Fracture, Middle or Proximal Phalanx or Phalanges, Open
816.12 - Fracture, Distal Phalanx or Phalanges, Open
816.13 - Fracture, Phalanges of Hand, Multiple Sites, Open

Prognosis

Restoration of function and healing of the fracture can be expected in uncomplicated fractures. Permanent disability may occur if the rotation and alignment are not obtained and maintained during healing or if complications are encountered. Prognosis is excellent with uncomplicated fractures, good care, and proper rehabilitation.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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