Table 1 Classification of the results according to the modified ASAMI protocol [11]
Bone result | Functional result | |
|---|---|---|
Excellent | Bone union, no infection, deformity < 7°, LLD (lower limb discrepancy) < 2.5 cm | Ability to perform previous activities of daily living (ADL), No pain or mild pain, No limp, No soft tissue sympathetic, dystrophy knee or ankle joint contracture < 5°, Loss of ankle or knee motion < 15° |
Good | Bone union, failure to meet one of the other criteria | Almost all ADL with minimal difficulty, No pain or mild pain, failure to meet one of the other criteria |
Fair | Bone union, failure to meet two of the other criteria | Most ADL with minimal difficulty No pain or mild pain, failure to meet two of the other criteria |
Poor | Nonunion or refracture, failure to meet three of the other criteria | Significantly limited ADL, Significantly pain requiring narcotics, failure to meet three of the other criteria |