Urethral disease can result in permanent impairment that can be quantified using the AMA criteria.
Parameters:
(1) signs and symptoms
(2) need for therapy and its effectiveness
Signs and symptoms of urethral disorder:
(1) dribbling
(2) loss of voluntary urinary control
(3) discomfort on urination
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment
Impairment of the Whole Person
none
0%
mild and intermittent
intermittent
0 - 10%
present
partially effective
11 – 20%
significant
ineffective
21 - 40%
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Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Urology