Complete shoulder replacement, otherwise called all out shoulder arthroplasty, is the expulsion of parts of the shoulder joint, which are supplanted with counterfeit inserts to decrease torment and reestablish scope of turn and portability. It is exceptionally fruitful for treating the serious torment and firmness brought about by end-stage joint inflammation.
Shoulder joint inflammation is a condition wherein the smooth ligament that fronts of the bones of the shoulder deteriorate or break down. In a sound shoulder, these ligament surfaces grant the bones to serenely skim against each other. At the point when these ligament surfaces vanish, the bones come into direct contact, expanding erosion and making them roughen and harm one another. Bone-on bone development can be very excruciating and troublesome. Precisely embedded fake replacement surfaces reestablish torment free development, strength and capacity.
In customary shoulder replacement surgery, the harmed humeral head (the wad of the joint) is supplanted with a metal ball, and the glenoid pit (the joint attachment) is supplanted with a smooth plastic cup. (The humeral head is at the highest point of the humerus – the upper arm bone, and the glenoid is situated in the scapula – the shoulder edge.)
This metal-on-plastic embed framework (instead of metal-on-metal) is utilized in basically all shoulder replacement. In certain patients, for example, those with extreme shoulder cracks of the humeral head, an incomplete shoulder replacement (called hemi replacement) might be suggested. This method replaces the ball segment as it were.
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 - 100 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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With chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Minimum rating |
30 - 20 |
With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion, rate by analogy to diagnostic codes 5200 and 5203.
Prosthetic replacement of the elbow joint:
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 - 100 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
---|---|
With chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Minimum evaluation |
30 - 20 |
With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion rate by analogy to diagnostic codes 5205 through 5208.
Prosthetic replacement of wrist joint:
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 - 100 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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With chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity |
40 - 30 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
---|---|
Minimum rating |
20 - 20 |
With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion, rate by analogy to diagnostic code 5214
Note: The 100 pct rating for 1 year following implantation of prosthesis will commence after initial grant of the 1-month total rating assigned under §4.30 following hospital discharge.
Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum:
Description | Percentage |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Following implantation of prosthesis with painful motion or weakness such as to require the use of crutches Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
90 |
Description | Percentage |
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Markedly severe residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion following implantation of prosthesis |
70 |
Description | Percentage |
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Moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain or limitation of motion |
50 |
Description | Percentage |
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Minimum rating |
30 |
Absolute knee replacement: A surgery where harmed portions of the knee joint are supplanted with artificial parts.
The medical procedure is finished by isolating the muscles and tendons around the knee to uncover within the joint. The finishes of the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) are taken out as is regularly the underside of the kneecap (patella). The fake parts are then solidified into place.
These pieces might be put in the accompanying spots in the knee joint:
You won't feel any torment during the medical procedure. You will have one of these two sorts of sedation:
- This implies you will be snoozing and incapable to feel torment.
- Medicine is placed into your back to make you numb underneath your midsection. You will likewise get medication to make you tired. What's more, you may get medication that will cause you to disregard the technique, despite the fact that you are not completely sleeping.
Most counterfeit knees have both metal and plastic parts. A few specialists currently utilize various materials, remembering metal for metal, earthenware on artistic, or ceramic on plastic.
Description | Percentage |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Minimum rating |
30 |
Prosthetic replacement of ankle joint:
Description | Percentage |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Minimum rating |
20 |
Note: The term "prosthetic replacement" in diagnostic codes 5051 through 5056 means a total replacement of the named joint. However, in DC 5054, "prosthetic replacement" means a total replacement of the head of the femur or the acetabulum.
Note (1): The 100 pct rating for 1 year following implantation of prosthesis will commence after initial grant of the 1-month total rating assigned under § 4.30 following hospital discharge.
Note (2): Special monthly compensation is assignable during the 100 pct rating period the earliest date permanent use of crutches is established.
combinations of disabilities
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of one hand and loss of use of one foot Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of both hands Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of both feet Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Loss of use of both hands Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
---|---|
Loss of use of both feet Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Loss of use of one hand and one foot Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
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