Tscherne–Oestern — Closed Fracture Soft-Tissue Injury
Grade 0: minimal; 1: superficial abrasions/contusions; 2: deep contaminated abrasions, muscle contusion; 3: extensive crush, compartment risk. Higher grades predict complications and influence timing/approach to fixation.
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