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. 2015 Jun 20;474(5):1153–1165. doi: 10.1007/s11999-015-4387-6

Table 4.

Salter’s criteria for AVN [25]

Grade Description
1 Absence of the ossific nucleus within 1 year of procedure
2 Absence of growth in the ossific nucleus within 1 year of procedure
3 Broadening of the femoral neck/metaphysis within 1 year of procedure
4 Fragmentation or sclerosis of the femoral head
5 Residual femoral head or neck deformity, including coax magna, vara, valga, or plana

AVN = avascular necrosis.