Anatomy: Site, Orientation, Length, Colour, Contracture

Healing status: fresh, healing, healed, mature

Healing method: primary or secondary intention

Pathological scarring: hypertrophic or keloid changes, scar widening or stretching

Infection: sinuses, fistulas, granulation or discharge

Signs of surgical correction (e.g. z-plasty)

Tenderness

Thickness, pliability

Adherence

Evidence of malignant occurrence or recurrence

Mobility of scar

Mobility and laxity of surrounding skin

Associated functional impairment (test related muscles, joints and nerves)