Lower Extremity Evaluation & Impairment

Comprehensive software for documentation of manually collected lower extremity measurements and calculation of impairment increases speed and accuracy of data collection and reporting.

Evaluation Features

The Lower Extremity Evaluation and Impairment Software contains tests to document manually collected data in a standardized format. The test sequence lists all the available tests in the system and permits the user to set up several sequences of tests to be considered for a determined clinical protocol. The user can then move through each screen in a standardized manner and enter the appropriate data where needed.

    Amputation

    Graphically documents amputations for the legs and/or feet.
    • Simply draw a line across the area
    • These test results factor into the impairment calculation
    • Additional notes may be entered in the notepad

    Edema

    Documents manually entered data for circumferential and volumetric measurements of edema.
    • Option to enter circumferential readings in inches or centimetres
    • Option to enter volumetric readings in US fluid ounces or millilitres
    • Additional notes may be entered in the notepad

    Manual Muscle Test

    Test data for lower extremity functions can be manually entered using the Oxford scale.
    • Key for the Oxford scale included
    • These test results factor into the impairment calculation
    • Additional notes may be entered in the notepad

    Disorders of the Leg

    Test data for lower extremity functions can be manually entered using the Oxford scale.
    • Arthroplasty
    • Ligamentous Instability
    • Synovial Hypertrophy (example shown)
    • Many more!

    Peripheral Nerve Disorders

    Data is manually entered for sensory and/or motor loss in the lower extremity.
    • These test results factor into the impairment calculation
    • Additional notes may be entered in the notepad

    Vascular Disorders

    Data is manually entered for the effect of vascular problems on the lower extremity.
    • These test results factor into the impairment calculation

    Diagnosis-Based Impairment Estimate

    Some impairment estimates are assigned more appropriately on the basis of a diagnosis than on the basis of findings on physical examination - for example, hip replacement. Data is entered regarding the clinical manifestations and their impact on the ability to perform activities of daily living.
    • Results are documented and factor into the impairment calculation

Impairment Calculation

As the evaluation tests are undertaken, the impairment rating is automatically calculated saving substantial time for the clinician over using manual data collection while preventing user calculation errors. E-LINK software gives the option to use the AMA Guides 5th edition, AMA Guides 4th edition or the Florida Workers Compensation Guide.
  • Results of the lower extremity impairment calculation are displayed
  • Test results which are to be used in the final calculation can be selected
  • The final summary chart is displayed and forms part of the report
  • The full report comprehensively provides detailed charts and text confirming how the summary values were calculated
  • The selected Guides table and page references are included in the detailed text report
  • The option is given to paste these notes into the report
  • Additional notes can be entered in the notepad

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