The level of impairment associated with a disorder of the trigeminal nerve can be estimated based on the AMA criteria.
Parameters:
(1) facial neuralgic pain, may be unilateral or bilateral
(2) activities of daily living
(3) effectiveness of therapy
Facial Neuralgic Pain |
Effectiveness of Therapy |
Interference with Activities of Daily Living |
Percent Whole Person Impairment |
none |
no therapy required |
none |
0% |
mild |
good |
minimal or mild |
0 - 14% |
moderate |
partial |
moderate |
15 – 24% |
severe |
ineffective |
extensive |
25 - 35% |
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology
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