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Originally Posted by Mr Jimmy Pop
I wonder how they come up with 19%? That is such a specific number.
I'm assuming $15K plus medical treatment related to injury past and present. What is it limiting you to now?
And what Plas said
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There were a whole lot of measurements. How far my fingers can extend, how far each joint can bend, grip strength, sensation tests... I guess there's a whole code-book that they use as a reference.
But yeah, My medical bills have all been taken care of by WC. Surgery, hospital stay, ambulance, physical therapy, medications... probably came to over 70K. Every 5 years I go back to the Dr. for an examination to see if there's any new problem or if something else should be done.
As far as limitations, from a day to day perspective it really hasn't made a big impact, other than a ever-present discomfort. I can actually type fairly well all's said and done. But, I'll probably never play my guitar again with any level of ability. Obviously, I'll never be a rock climber.
I'll take a pic later but I have to get going to work. It isn't exciting. Pretty much looks like a normal hand but with a lot of ropy looking scars.