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Table 1 Kellgren-Lawrence Grading (KLG) Scale

From: Radiographic and clinical evidence: osteoarthritic knee can change surgical result for lumbar degenerative disease patient undergone surgery for 3-year follow-up: a retrospective comparative clinical study

Grade 1

Doubtful narrowing of joint space and possible osteophytic lipping

Grade 2

Definite osteophytes, definite narrowing of joint space

Grade 3

Moderate multiple osteophytes, definite narrowing of joints space, some sclerosis and possible deformity of bone contour

Grade 4

Large osteophytes, marked narrowing of joint space, severe sclerosis and definite deformity of bone contour

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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