Appendix: Gustilo Anderson classification

Table 1 Gustilo Anderson classification.

Type

Description

I
  • Open fracture, wound < 1 cm in length, no severe contamination

 

II:
  • Open fracture, wound > 1 cm but < 10 cm in length, no severe contamination

 

III.
  • IIIA extensive soft tissue injury, bony structures still adequately protected

 

 
  • IIIA extensive soft tissue injury, bony structures not adequately protected / periosteal stripping or severe contamination of the wound

 

 
  • IIIC: open fracture with arterial injury or almost complete traumatic amputation requiring treatment.

 

 

Graphic impression of Gustilo Anderson classification

Figure 1 Graphic impression of Gustilo Anderson classification (Type I t/m III)