Scrotal disease can result in permanent impairment that can be quantified using the AMA criteria.
NOTE: If the patient experiences psychological impairment as a result of the scrotal disease, then that impairment needs to be determined and combined with the scrotal impairment to determine the whole person impairment.
Parameters:
(1) extent of scrotal loss
(2) signs and symptoms
(3) impact on testicles
Signs and symptoms of scrotal disorder:
(1) pain or discomfort with activity
Extent of Loss
Signs and Symptoms
Impact on Testicles
Impairment of the Whole Person
none
none
none
0%
partial
mild
no malfunction but possible malpositioning
0 - 10%
total (extensive)
moderate with activity
may need to be reimplanted elsewhere to preserve testicular function
11 – 20%
total (extensive)
uncontrolled by therapy, limits physical activity
may need to be reimplanted elsewhere to preserve testicular function
21 - 35%
where:
• If testicular dysfunction occurs, then the degree of impairment needs to be combined with the scrotal impairment.
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