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Table 7 The Pritchett rating system for supracondylar femoral fractures

From: Clinical outcomes of locked plating of distal femoral fractures in a retrospective cohort

Result

Criteria

Excellent

Full extension; flexion >110°; no deformity or joint incongruity

Good

Full extension; flexion >90°; <5° of varus or valgus; loss of length <1.5 cm, minimal pain

Fair

Flexion of 75°–90°; varus, valgus, or angular deformity of 5°–10°; mild or moderate pain

Poor

Flexion <75°; valgus, varus, or angular deformity >10°; articulate incongruity; frequent pain requiring analgesics