Matta et al developed clinical criteria for determining outcome following a fracture of the acetabulum.
Parameters:
(1) pain
(2) ambulation and mobility
(3) range of motion, as percent of normal
Parameter |
Finding |
Points |
pain |
none |
6 |
|
slight or intermittent |
5 |
|
pain after ambulation, but disappears |
4 |
|
moderate but ambulates |
3 |
|
severe but ambulates |
2 |
|
severe, unable to ambulate |
1 |
ambulation |
normal |
6 |
|
slight limp |
5 |
|
long distance with walking aid (cane or crutch) |
4 |
|
limited, even with walking aid |
3 |
|
very limited |
2 |
|
bed-ridden |
1 |
range of motion |
95 - 100% of normal |
6 |
|
80 - 94% |
5 |
|
60 - 79% |
4 |
|
40 - 59% |
3 |
|
0 - 39% |
1 |
total score =
= SUM(points for all 3 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 3
• maximum score: 18
• The higher the score the better the outcome.
Total Score |
Outcome |
18 |
excellent |
15 to 17 |
good |
12 to 14 |
fair |
<= 11 |
poor |
Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
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