Table 2 Summary of the classification criteria of the Beit CURE Classification of Childhood Chronic Haematogenous Osteomyelitis
From: The Beit CURE Classification of Childhood Chronic Haematogenous Osteomyelitis—a guide to treatment
Classification type | Radiological appearance of bone segment |
|---|---|
A | Abscess type, osteolytic area(s), no sequestrum, no involucrum |
B1 | Peripheral, localised cortical sequestrum; minimal/no involucrum |
B2 | Sequestrum present; stable, normal-looking cortical involucrum |
B3 | Sequestrum present; stable, sclerotic involucrum |
B4 | Sequestrum present; unstable, inadequate involucrum |
C | No sequestrum visible on plain X-ray; densely, diffusely sclerotic bone segment; abscess may be present. |
Unclassifiable | Inadequate X-ray/disease onset >6-months/previous surgery. |