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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 31 January 2010 22:49 |
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Definition:
The Fontaine Classification
| Stage | Description |
| I |
Asymptomatic |
| IIa |
Intermittent claudication, without rest pain. Walking distance > 200 meters |
| IIb |
Intermittent claudication, without rest pain. Walking distance < 200 meters |
| III |
Night and / or rest pain
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| IV |
Presence of tissue loss (necrosis / gangrene) |
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