KIP Infrastructure
2.19.2 - release

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CodeSystem: ICRS grading system

Official URL: https://kip.rkkp.dk/fhir/CodeSystem/ICRSGradingSystem Version: 2.19.2
Active as of 2022-09-19 Computable Name: ICRSGradingSystem

ICRS grading system; Link: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-International-Cartilage-Repair-Society-ICRS-Cartilage-Lesion-Classification-System_fig2_224847959

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

This case-insensitive code system https://kip.rkkp.dk/fhir/CodeSystem/ICRSGradingSystem defines the following codes in an undefined hierarchy:

LvlCodeDisplayDefinition
1 grade_0 Grade 0: Normal Grade 0: Normal
1 grade_1 Grade 1: Nearly normal, superficial lesions Grade 1: Nearly normal, superficial lesions
2   grade_1a Grade 1A: Soft indentations Grade 1A: Soft indentations
2   grade_1b Grade 1B: Superficial fissures and cracks Grade 1B: Superficial fissures and cracks
1 grade_2 Grade 2: Abnormal Grade 2: Abnormal, lesiosn extending down to <50% of cartilage depth
1 grade_3 Grade 3: Severely abnormal Grade 3: Severely abnormal, cartilage defects extending down >50% of cartilage depth
2   grade_3a Grade 3A: Severely abnormal Grade 3A: Cartilage defects extending down >50% of cartilage depth...
2   grade_3b Grade 3B: Severely abnormal Grade 3B: ...as well as down to calcified layer...
2   grade_3c Grade 3C: Severely abnormal Grade 3C: ...and down to but not through the sunchondral bone.
2   grade_3d Grade 3D: Severely abnormal Grade 3D: Blisters are included in this grade.
1 grade_4 Grade 4: Severely abnormal Grade 4: Severely abnormal