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Upper extremities: Fractures

Clavicle : Shaft
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Not anticipated
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Very Heavy Work  

Scapula
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Possible 24 Months
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Very Heavy Work  

Humerus:
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Possible 24 Months
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Radius: shaft
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Not Anticipated
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Very Heavy Work  

Ulna: shaft
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Not Anticipated
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Very Heavy Work  

Radius and Ulna: shaft
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Not Anticipated
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Very Heavy Work  

Colles Fracture:
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Possible 24 Months
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Very Heavy Work  

Carpal Bones: excluding scaphoid
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Possible 24 Months
Light Work  
Medium Work  
Heavy Work  
Very Heavy Work  

Scaphoid Bone: any evidence of avascular necrosis/nonunion requires Medical Advisor opinion
Job classification PCI
Sedentary Work Possible 24 Months
Light Work  
Medium Work  
Heavy Work  
Very Heavy Work  

Metacarpal Bones
Job Classification PCI
Sedentary Work Not anticipated
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Medium Work  
Heavy Work  
Very Heavy Work  

Phalanges
Job Classification PCI
Sedentary Work Not anticipated
Light Work  
Medium Work  
Heavy Work  
Very Heavy Work  

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