Tscherne & Gotz Classification of Soft Tissue Damage

Tscherne & Gotz (1984) Classification of Soft Tissue Damage
Type	Description
0	Minimal soft tissue damage resulting from an indirect mechanism of injury that has caused a simple bone fracture
1	Superficial abrasion or soft tissue contusion caused by pressure from the bone injury with a mild to moderately severe fracture pattern
2	Deep contaminated abrasion associated with localized skin & muscle contusion, an impending compartment syndrome & a high energy fracture pattern
3	Extensive skin contusion or crushing underlying severe muscle damage, a compartment syndrome & a severe fracture pattern