Table 7.

Modified Fukazawa Method of Assessment for Detection of Pitting Edema

Grade	Criteria
0	There is no impression (no edema present)
1	Impression of the outline of the dimple is slightly differentiated by release of pressure and sometimes appears to be absent
2	Impression does not become clear at the beginning of pressure but occurs with further pressure and an impression is left after release
3	Deep impression remains after release of pressure that is clear on visual inspection at initiation of pressure
Nonpitting Edema (added to method)	Indentation made by pressure does not persist (nonpitting edema as seen in patients with hard tissue)