Impingement Classification
Copeland-Levy Classification
Ofer Levy, G. Sforza, Ron M. Dodenhoff, Stephen A. Copeland, Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Impingement Lesion: Pathoanatomy & Classification. JBJS (B) Supp. III,n pg. 233, 2000.
Acromial Side |
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Normal - smooth surface |
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Minor scuffing, haemorrhage or local injection and inflammation |
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Marked scuffing / damage of the undersurface of the acromion & CA ligament |
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Bare bone areas |
Bursal Side |
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Normal - smooth surface |
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Minor scuffing, haemorrhage or local injection and inflammation |
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Major scuffing of cuff, partial thickness tear |
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Full thickness tear |
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Massive cuff tear |