Schnur Scale Calculator

Calculate Schnur Scale (SS)



Formula

The formula to calculate the Schnur Scale (SS) is:

\[ SS = \frac{W}{SA} \]

Where:

What is the Schnur Scale?

The Schnur Scale is a sliding scale used by plastic surgeons to determine the medical necessity of breast reduction surgery. It is based on the patient’s body surface area and the weight of breast tissue proposed to be removed. The scale helps to assess whether the amount of tissue to be removed is proportional to the patient’s body size, which can be important for insurance coverage purposes.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Using the formula to calculate the Schnur Scale:

\[ SS = \frac{500}{1500} = 0.33 \text{ g/cm²} \]

This means that the Schnur Scale for this example is approximately 0.33 g/cm².