Table 1 The severity of wound dehiscence according to the Laing classification
Grade | Extend of wound dehiscence |
|---|---|
0 | Simple erythema, no superficial necrosis |
1 | Skin necrosis and wound breakdown, no sinus into the joint |
2 | Extensive skin necrosis with a wound sinus into the joint |
3 | Deep wound dehiscence with a sinus, little or no prosthetic exposure |
4 | Deep wound dehiscence, with overt prosthetic exposure |