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. 2020 Oct 1;14(5):379–386. doi: 10.1302/1863-2548.14.200163

Table 1.

Black classification for complications14

Category Definition
I Minimal intervention required; treatment goal still achieved
II Substantial change in treatment plan; treatment goal still achieved
IIIA Failure to achieve treatment goal; no new pathology or permanent sequelae
IIIB Failure to achieve treatment goal and/or new pathology or permanent sequelae developed