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Table 2 Modification of Mize-Modified Criteria (original criteria suggested by Schatzker and Lambert)

From: Comparison of supraintercondylar and supracondylar femur fractures treated with condylar buttress plates

Grading

Description

Excellent

All of the following: loss of flexion, <10°; full extension; no varus, valgus, or rotatory deformity; no pain; perfect joint congruencya

Good

No more than any 1 of the following: loss of flexion, >20°; loss of extension, >10°; varus deformity, >5°; valgus deformity, >10°; minimum pain

Fair

Any 2 of the criteria listed in the previous category

Failure

Any of the following: flexion, ≤90°; varus deformity, >10°; valgus deformity, >15°; joint incongruency; disabling pain, irrespective of radiographic appearance

  1. aAlignment was determined by measuring the anatomic lateral distal femoral angle (normal range = 79°–83°)