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. 2016 Apr 7;9(2):224–231. doi: 10.1007/s12178-016-9328-9

Table 2.

Mayo classification of the rheumatoid elbow

I Osteopenia, subchondral cysts, and synovitis without marked joint line space narrowing
II Joint line space narrowing with preservation of the overall bony architecture
III Moderate bone loss affecting 1 (IIIA) or both (IIIB) humeral columns
IV Complete disintegration of the elbow joint with dysfunctional instability (mutilans rheumatoid arthritis)
V Ankylosis secondary to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis