Table 2.
Comparative radiological evaluation.
| Radiological appearance | Post-operatively | After 1 year | Grade development | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavity fill >90% | 13a | 11b | Improved | 5 |
| Cavity fill 50–90% | 12a | 8b | Same | 11 |
| Cavity fill 10–50% | 3a | 5b | Reduced | 12 |
| Cavity fill <10% | 0a | 4b | ||
| Cortex thickness >90%c | 15 | 22 | Improved | 10 |
| Cortex thickness 50–90%c | 6 | 3 | Same | 17 |
| Cortex thickness 10–50%c | 6 | 2 | Reduced | 1 |
| Cortex thickness <10%c | 1 | 1 | ||
aCavity filling of bone graft substitute.
bCavity filling of bone with normal radiographic appearance.
cCortical thickness compared to surrounding normal cortex.