title: Tissue destruction classification systems.
abstract: Assessing the level of tissue destruction in wounds can be a confusing challenge. This important task is frequently accompanied by questions and the need for clarification to accurately classify the level of damage seen in wounds. The purpose of this article was to present several known classification systems to help clarify this issue for the clinician.
authors.affiliation: Holly Korzendorfer, PhD, PT, CWS, FACCWS, is Vice President of Business and Clinical Development at DermaRite Industries, LLC, Paterson, New Jersey. Pamela Scarborough, DPT, MS, PT, CDE, CWS, CEEAA, is Director of Public Policy and Education at American Medical Technologies, Irvine, California. Heather Hettrick, PhD, PT, CWS, FACCWS, MLT, DAPWCA, is Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
authors.forename: Holly
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Korzendorfer
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Scarborough
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hettrick
mesh_terms: D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology