Under continuing surgical management, as used in listings 1.07 and 1.08, on the musculoskeletal impairments page refers to surgical procedures and any other associated treatments related to the efforts directed toward the salvage or restoration of functional use of the affected part.

It may include such factors as post-surgical procedures, surgical complications, infections, or other medical complications, related illnesses, or related treatments that delay the individual's attainment of maximum benefit from therapy.