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. 2015 Jan 1;4(1):59–74. doi: 10.1089/wound.2014.0531

Table 1.

The Gustilo and Anderson classification scheme

Classification Score Wound Size (cm) Soft Tissue Damage
Type I <1 Minimal
Type II >1 Minimal
Type III
 A >1 Extensive damage with adequate coverage
 B >1 Extensive damage with inadequate coverage
 C >1 Extensive damage, inadequate coverage, and extensive arterial and vascular damage

Adapted from Melvin et al.9 and Rüedi and Murphy.10