Professional
Technical
IVT
Radiographic Union Scale
A standardized scoring system for assessing fracture healing progress on radiographs.
Full Definition
The Radiographic Union Scale (RUS) is a validated scoring system used to objectively assess fracture healing progression through radiographic imaging. The scale evaluates cortical bridging and callus formation at multiple anatomical sites around the fracture, providing a numerical score that correlates with healing status. RUS scores help clinicians make evidence-based decisions about weight-bearing progression, implant removal, and intervention for delayed unions.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize when referring to the formal scale; RUS is acceptable abbreviation.
In Context
- "The Radiographic Union Scale score improved from 4 to 8 over six weeks." — follow-up assessment
- "RUS scores provide objective measurement of fracture healing progression." — clinical protocol
Also known as
RUS
fracture healing score
Don't confuse with
modified radiographic union score
clinical healing assessment