Fracture Characteristics | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
---|---|---|---|
Displacement | 0%~50% (Diameter) | 51%~100% | 100% |
Comminution | None or slight | None or 1 butterfly fragment | 2 or more fragments or segments |
Soft Tissue Injury | Open Grade I (Gustilo)Closed Grade 0 (Tscheme)* | Open Grade IIClosed Grade I | Open Grade III~VClosed Grade II~III |
Force | Low | Medium | High energy, crush |
Fracture Morphology | Spiral | Transverse, oblique | Transverse, multi-fragmented |
Description
*Tscheme Closed Injury Classification:
0: No or only insignificant soft tissue injury; mild damage, often due to indirect mechanical injury, such as pathological fractures;
Grade I: Abrasion of the epidermis or piercing from fracture ends; mild or moderate damage, such as an unreduced spiral tibial fracture.
Grade II: Contaminated deep injury, localized skin and muscle bruising caused by direct force; may accompany compartment syndrome, commonly seen in moderate to severe direct trauma, such as a car bumper injury.
Grade III: Extensive skin lacerations, crush injuries, or muscle group destruction, with significant compartment syndrome or injury to a major artery; classified as severe damage. Bone comminution.