Advantages It is simple to use and more descriptive. It has been evaluated and shown to predict more accurately the outcome of an ulcer (healing or amputation) than the MeggittWagner classification. Cases with infection and/or ischemia are taken into account in this system It provides a guide for planning

Disadvantages Patient-related factors (poor foot care, emotional upset, denial) and foot deformities are not evaluated The location of the ulcer is not described