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Table 1 Grading system for pin tract infection based on clinical appearance

From: Risk factors of pin tract infection during bone transport using unilateral external fixator in the treatment of bone defects

Grade

Description

Grade 1

Presence of either skin erythema or purulent

discharge

Grade 2

Presence of both skin erythema and purulent

discharge

Grade 3

Grade 2 symptoms and radiological evidence

of osteolysis at bone interface