This class is on Impairment Rating using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. The course is presented by Christopher Brigham, MD who is the chief editor of the musculoskeletal chapters of 5th & 6th Editions. He is also the founder of the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
The course begins with video presentations on the chapters by Chris Brigham MD and concludes with a repeat of these chapters to read with a voice over
Orientation
Preface
Chapter 1 Conceptual foundations and philosophy
Chapter 2 Practical application of the guides
Chapter 3 Pain related impairment
Chapter 13 Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Chapter 15 Upper Extremities
Chapter 16 Lower Extremities
Chapter 17 Spine & Pelvis
Physical exam
Intro
Spine
Upper Extremities
Lower Extremities
Rating Guidance
Lower Extremity
Upper Extremity
Spine
Case Examples
spine
Extremities
Calculators
Pain Disability Questionnaire
Quick DASH
AAOS Lower Limb
Combining Values Tool
Weight & Length Conversion
Region Conversion Calculator
For anyone taking this course, we recommend purchasing the 6th Edition. It is available on Amazon as a Kindle or hard copy.