Table 3 Kaeding-Miller stress fracture classification system [1]
From: Taking a holistic approach to managing difficult stress fractures
Grade | Pain | Radiographic findings (CT, MRI, bone scan, or X-ray) |
|---|---|---|
I | − | Imaging evidence of stress FX No fracture line |
II | + | Imaging evidence of stress FX No fracture line |
III | + | Non-displaced fracture line |
IV | + | Displaced fracture (>2Â mm) |
V | + | Non-union |