Classification of fractures

Question 1

webers classification

Answer 1

Lateral malleolus fractures in realtion to the sydesmosis

Question 2

gardners classification

Answer 2

NOF

Question 3

Gustilo-Anderson classification

Answer 3

classify open fractures

Type 1: <1cm wound and clean

Type 2: 1-10cm wound and clean

Type 3A: >10cm wound and high-energy, but with adequate soft tissue coverage

Type 3B: >10cm wound and high-energy, but with inadequate soft tissue coverage

Type 3C: All injuries with vascular injury

Question 4

Mason classification

Answer 4

Radial head fractures are classified according to the degree of displacement and intra-articular involvement, using the Mason classification:

Mason Type 1 – Non-displaced or minimally displaced fracture (<2mm).

Mason Type 2 – Partial articular fracture with displacement >2mm or angulation.

Mason Type 3 – Comminuted fracture and displacement (a complete articular fracture).

Question 5

Hawkins Classification.

Answer 5

Talar neck fractures can be classified by the Hawkins Classification.

This aids in both management planning and can determine the risk of avascular necrosis (AVN).

Question 6

Gartland Classification

Answer 6

The Gartland classification system of supracondylar fractures is a system commonly used in clinical practice, also aiding in management planning:

Type I – Undisplaced

Type II – Displaced with an intact posterior cortex

Type III – Displaced in two or three planes

Type IV – Displaced with complete periosteal disruption*

Question 7

Green Classification

Answer 7

Question 8

Mayo classification

Answer 8

olecranon fracture