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. 2013 Feb 15;471(7):2259–2265. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-2844-7

Table 1.

Scoring guide for assessment of the radiographic features of the Paprosky system

Radiographic feature Feature grading
Teardrop defect T1
Intact
T2
Moderate
(loss of lateral border)
T3
Severe
(loss of medial border)
Ischial defect I1
None
I2
Mild
(< 0.7 cm)
I3
Moderate
(0.7–1.4 cm)
I4
Severe
(> 1.4 cm)
Kohler’s line K1
Intact
K2
Disrupted
Superior defect S1
Minimal
S2
Mild
(< 3 cm superior)
S3
Moderate
(< 3 cm superolateral)
S4
Severe
(> 3 cm)