Multiple finger amputations refer to the loss of two or more fingers from a hand, either as a result of trauma or surgical intervention. This can have a significant impact on hand function and quality of life.
Some common types of procedures involved in the treatment of multiple finger amputations include:
The causes of multiple finger amputations can vary, but some common causes include:
The symptoms of multiple finger amputations can include:
Diagnosis of multiple finger amputations typically involves a physical examination and imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRI, to assess the extent and severity of the amputations. In cases of traumatic amputation, emergency care may be required to stabilize the patient and prevent further injury.
(a) The ratings for multiple finger amputations apply to amputations at the proximal interphalangeal joints or through proximal phalanges.
(b) Amputation through long phalanges will be rated as prescribed for unfavorable ankylosis of the fingers.
(c) Amputations at distal joints, or through distal phalanges, other than negligible losses, will be rated as prescribed for favorable ankylosis of the fingers.
(d) Amputation or resection of metacarpal bones (more than one-half the bone lost) in multiple fingers injuries will require a rating of 10 percent added to (not combined with) the ratings, multiple finger amputations, subject to the amputation rule applied to the forearm.
(e) Combinations of finger amputations at various levels, or finger amputations with ankylosis or limitation of motion of the fingers will be rated on the basis of the grade of disability; i.e., amputation, unfavorable ankylosis, most representative of the levels or combinations. With an even number of fingers involved, and adjacent grades of disability, select the higher of the two grades.
(f) Loss of use of the hand will be held to exist when no effective function remains other than that which would be equally well served by an amputation stump with a suitable prosthetic appliance.
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Four digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, index, long and ring Entitled to special monthly compensation |
70 - 60 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Four digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, index, long and little Entitled to special monthly compensation |
70 - 60 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Four digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, index, ring and little Entitled to special monthly compensation |
70 - 60 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Four digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, long, ring and little Entitled to special monthly compensation |
70 - 60 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Four digits of one hand, amputation of Index, long, ring and little |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, index and long |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, index and ring |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Five digits of one hand, amputation Entitled to special monthly compensation |
70 - 60 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, index and little |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, long and ring |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, long and little |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb, ring and little |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Index, long and ring |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Index, long and little |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Index, ring and little |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Three digits of one hand, amputation of Long, ring and little |
40 - 30 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb and index |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb and long |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb and ring |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Thumb and little |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Index and long |
40 - 30 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Index and ring |
40 - 30 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Index and little |
40 - 30 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Long and ring |
30 - 20 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Long and little |
30 - 20 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Two digits of one hand, amputation of Ring and little |
30 - 20 |
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