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DoD/METRC Project

APPROPRIATE USE CRITERIA: Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery (2021)

Endorsed by: SOMOS, OTA

INDICATION PROFILE

Body Location

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Upper Extremity
Lower Extremity/Pelvis

Injury Severity/Type

Minor/Moderate
Major

Pain Intensity

None/Mild
Moderate
Severe

Magnitude of Limitations

Minor/Moderate
Major

Degree of Energy/Polytrauma

Low Energy
High Energy

PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS

Treatment recommendations are not available for this patient scenario.