In evaluating a major index finger impairment, which factor is considered along with finger motion to determine permanent disability?

In evaluating a major index finger impairment, which factor is considered along with finger motion to determine permanent disability?

• A. Grip loss
• B. Calf atrophy
• C. Thigh circumference
• D. Hearing loss

Answer: (A)

When assessing permanent disability from a major index finger injury, you look at how far the finger can move and how the hand functions in grasping. Grip strength (grip loss) directly reflects the ability to hold and manipulate objects, which is essential for daily tasks. If finger motion is reduced but grip remains strong, the disability rating may be lower; if grip is also diminished, the overall impairment increases because functional hand use is more severely affected. The other options don’t pertain to finger function: calf atrophy and thigh circumference relate to the leg, not the hand, and hearing loss is a sensory issue unrelated to finger impairment.

When assessing permanent disability from a major index finger injury, you look at how far the finger can move and how the hand functions in grasping. Grip strength (grip loss) directly reflects the ability to hold and manipulate objects, which is essential for daily tasks. If finger motion is reduced but grip remains strong, the disability rating may be lower; if grip is also diminished, the overall impairment increases because functional hand use is more severely affected.

The other options don’t pertain to finger function: calf atrophy and thigh circumference relate to the leg, not the hand, and hearing loss is a sensory issue unrelated to finger impairment.