Wagner Ulcer Grade Classification System
Wagner Ulcer Grade Classification
Grade |
Wound Characteristics |
---|---|
0 |
Pre-ulcerative lesions, healed ulcers, presence of bony deformity |
1 |
Superficial ulcer without subcutaneous tissue involvement |
2 |
Penetration through the subcutaneous tissue; may expose bone, tendon, ligament of joint capsule |
3 |
Osteitis, abscess, or osteomyelitis |
4 |
Gangrene of digit |
5 |
Gangrene of foot requiring disarticulation |