Ahlbäck classification of knee osteoarthritis
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Ahlbäck classification system in assessingof osteoarthritis of the knee joint
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TheAhlbäckThis classification system estimates the severity of osteoarthritis of knee joint,was proposed by Ahlback et al in patients with chronic knee pain1968.
According toAhlbäck system system knee joint osteoarthritis is classified as:
- grade 1: joint space narrowing (less than 3 mm)
- grade 2: joint space obliteration
- grade 3: minor bone attrition (0-5 mm)
- grade 4: moderate bone attrition (5-10 mm)
- grade 5: severe bone attrition (more than 10 mm)
See also
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