Open fractures have been classified by Gustilo as follows, with higher numbers indicating more severe injuries:
Gustilo Classification | ||
I | Low energy, wound less than 1 cm | |
II | Wound greater than 1 cm with moderate soft tissue damage | |
III | High energy wound greater than 1 cm with extensive soft tissue damage | |
IIIA | Adequate soft tissue cover | |
IIIB | Inadequate soft tissue cover | |
IIIC | Associated with arterial injury |