Frostbite

Hennepin Frostbite Score

The Hennepin Frostbite Score is a standardized clinical tool developed to objectively track tissue loss following frostbite injury. Designed by Dr. Rachel Nygaard and colleagues at Hennepin Healthcare, the score provides a structured framework for documenting frostbite severity and progression across treatment settings. It supports consistent outcome measurement in both clinical care and research, facilitating comparisons across studies and helping to evaluate the impact of new interventions. The tool has been used in military and civilian trauma systems and is featured in national clinical guidelines as part of a broader effort to improve cold weather injury care and long-term recovery tracking.