Repair of Segmental Load-Bearing Bone Defect by Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Plasma-Derived Fibrin Impregnated Ceramic Block Results in Early Recovery of Limb Function
Table 1
Radiological grading scale.
Description
Grade
No change from immediate postoperative appearance
0
A slight increase in radiodensity distinguishable from the graft
1
Recognizable increase in radiodensity, bridging one cortex with new-bone formation to the graft
2
Bridging of at least one cortex with material of nonuniform radiodensity and early incorporation of the graft suggested by obscurity of graft borders
3
Defect bridged on both medial and lateral sides with bone of uniform radiodensity; visible cut ends of the cortex; not-easy-to-differentiate graft and new bone
4
Same as grade 3, with at least one of four cortices obscured by new bone
5
Defect bridged by uniform new bone; cut ends of cortex no longer distinguishable; graft no longer visible
