BRODSKY CLASSIFICATION

Question 1

lisfrancs joint and N-C

Answer 1

type 1

Question 2

choparts (T-N & C-C) STJ, any of the triple arthrodesis joints

Answer 2

type 2

Question 3

ankle joint (talocrural), corresponds with type 4 in frykberg

Answer 3

type 3a

Question 4

calcaneus (corresponds with type 5 in frykberg)

Answer 4

type 3b

Question 5

in the extended Brodsky classification, the MPJs are this type?

Answer 5

type 5

Question 6

most frequent of the Brodsky types (60%)

classic cube deformity

rarely results in chronic instability

plantar and medial bony prominences problems, mets override cuneiforms

Answer 6

type 1

Question 7

30% frequency (1/2 of the type 1)

results in slow healing and instability

Answer 7

type 2

Question 8

frequency about 10%

results in great stability

longest time for healing

Answer 8

type 3a

Question 9

least frequent of all types

neuropathic fracture of posterior calcaneal tuberosity

loss of normal calcaneal pitch

Answer 9

type 3b

Question 10

type 5a is what? and part of what classification

Answer 10

MPJs

extended Brodsky classification