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What is the Sanders classification for a fracture with 1 fracture line and 2 fragments?
What is the Sanders classification for a fracture with 1 fracture line and 2 fragments?
- Sanders 4
- Sanders 1
- Sanders 3
- Sanders 2 (correct)
What is the Sanders classification for a fracture with 2 fracture lines and 3 fragments?
What is the Sanders classification for a fracture with 2 fracture lines and 3 fragments?
- Sanders 3 (correct)
- Sanders 2
- Sanders 4
- Sanders 1
What is the Sanders classification for a fracture with 3 fracture lines and 4 fragments?
What is the Sanders classification for a fracture with 3 fracture lines and 4 fragments?
- Sanders 2
- Sanders 1
- Sanders 3
- Sanders 4 (correct)
What does Sanders 2 represent in the classification of calcaneal fractures?
What does Sanders 2 represent in the classification of calcaneal fractures?
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What does Sanders 3 represent in the classification of calcaneal fractures?
What does Sanders 3 represent in the classification of calcaneal fractures?
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What does Sanders 4 represent in the classification of calcaneal fractures?
What does Sanders 4 represent in the classification of calcaneal fractures?
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Study Notes
Sanders Classification Overview
- Sanders classification is used for assessing calcaneal (heel bone) fractures.
- It categorizes fractures based on the number of fracture lines and resulting fragments.
Sanders 2
- Characterized by 1 fracture line resulting in 2 fragments.
- Important for determining treatment approaches for calcaneal fractures.
Sanders 3
- Involves 2 fracture lines which create 3 fragments.
- A more complex injury compared to Sanders 2, influencing surgical decisions.
Sanders 4
- Defined by 3 fracture lines producing 4 fragments.
- Represents the most severe fracture type in this classification, requiring careful management.
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