Sentence examples for grade of deformity from inspiring English sources

Neuropathic feet had a slightly higher grade of deformity of the 4th and 5th toe.

No statistically significant differences for callus formation and toe deformity were found (p-values >.056), except that neuropathic feet had a slightly higher grade of deformity of the 4th and 5th toe (p-values <.042).

A new vertebral fracture will be defined as an increase in deformity grade (equivalent to a decrease of >15% in any vertebral height) from the baseline radiograph to the end of the study; or a new fracture in an existing prevalent fracture if there is progression to a higher grade of deformity (equivalent to a further vertebral height reduction of >15%) [ 39].

Since standard angles on lateral radiographs tend to underestimate the grade of deformity with midfoot joint displacement [ 19], the dorsal midfoot displacement (lateral view x-ray; the vertical distance at the level of dislocation between the talar midline axis and the first metatarsal axis) was measured.

The radiographic image of each vertebrae is visually assessed and given a grade based on the level of deformity (Grade 0 = No visible deformity; Grade 1 = 20-25% deformity; Grade 2 = 25-40% deformity; Grade 3 = more than 40% deformity).

There are some remarkable limitations to this study, mostly concerning the non-homogeneous series of patients, the different grades of deformity, untreated and previously treated patients, and the relatively short follow-up.

Only vertebral deformities >25%% were considered as a VF (grades 2 and 3), as this degree of deformity increases the specificity compared with a lesser degree of deformity [ 23].

For both groups the grade of toe deformity increased from the first to the fifth toe.

There is considerable debate regarding the level of deformity and accuracy of reporting, particularly that with Genant's method the separation of the grades is not explicit [ 25].

The number and grade of vertebral deformities were assessed according to the Genant visual semiquantitative criteria [ 45, 46].

*Number and grade of vertebral deformities were assessed two years before the present study by evaluating a lateral digital radiograph of the thoracic and lumbar spine, according the Genant visual semi-quantitative criteria.