Table 2.
Grade | Descriptor |
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1 | Mild induration, able to move skin parallel to plane (sliding) and perpendicular to skin (pinching up) |
2 | Moderate induration, able to slide skin, unable to pinch skin, or limiting instrumental ADL |
3 | Severe induration, unable to slide or pinch skin, or limiting joint or orifice movement (e.g., mouth, anus), or limiting self-care ADL |