Table 1.

Grading of plantar plate tears

Grade	Description
0	Plantar plate or capsular attenuation, and/or capsular discoloration
1	Transverse distal tear (adjacent to insertion into proximal phalanx (< 50%); medial/lateral/or central area) and/or midsubstance tear (< 50%)
2	Transverse distal tear (≥ 50%); medial/lateral/or central area and/or midsubstance tear (< 50%)
3	Transverse and/or longitudinal extensive tear (may involve collateral ligaments)
4	Extensive tear with button hole (dislocation); combination transverse and longitudinal plate tear