Schatzker Flashcards
Lateral split fracture
type 1
what is a type 1?
Lateral split fracture
Lateral Split-depressed fracture
type 2
what is a type 2
Lateral Split-depressed fracture
Lateral Pure depression fracture
type 3
what is a type 3?
Lateral Pure depression fracture
Medial plateau fracture
type 4
what is a type 4?
Medial plateau fracture
Bicondylar fracture
type 5
what is a type 5?
Bicondylar fracture
Metaphyseal-diaphyseal disassociation
type 6
what is a type 6?
Metaphyseal-diaphyseal disassociation
young patient with strong subchondral bone
type 1t
type 1 most likely seen in what type of patient
young patient with strong subchondral bone
which type is the most common
type 2
uncommon, elderly osteoporotic
type 3
associated fx-dislocation
high rate of NV and ligamentous injuries
type 4
type 4 associated with high rates of _______?
NV and ligamentous injuries
tibial spines remain continuous with shaft
type 5
significant soft-tissue injury
type 6
type 6 associated with
significant soft tissue injury