X-ray instruments
Below you will find information about Swedankle-related X-ray instruments. The information is also downloadable from the download box.
Kellgren-Lawrence Grading Scale
Grade 1
Doubtful narrowing of joint space and possible osteophytic lipping.
Grade 2
Definite osteophytes, definite narrowing of joint space.
Grade 3
Moderate multiple osteophytes, definite narrowing of joints space, some sclerosis and possible deformity of bone contour.
Grade 4
Large osteophytes, marked narrowing of joint space, severe sclerosis and definite deformity of bone contour.
The Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (COFAS) classification system
COFAS classification system for end-stage ankle arthritis. Krause et al. Foot Ankle Int 2010;31:103-108
Type 1
Isolated ankle arthritis.
Type 2
Ankle arthritis with intra-articular varus or valgus deformity or a tight heel cord, or both.
Type 3
Ankle arthritis with hindfoot deformity, tibial malunion, midfoot ab- or adductus, supinated midfoot, plantarflexed first ray etcetera.
Type 4
Types 1–3 plus subtalar, calcaneocuboid or talonavicular arthriti.
Publicerad: 26 april 2021Senast uppdaterad: 26 april 2021
