Fracture Classifications in Orthopedics

Questions and Answers

What is the name of the classification for the tibial plateau?

Schatzker

Which of the following are types of the tibial plateau classification?

I - Split (correct)

V - Bicondylar fracture (correct)

VII - Not a type

II - Split depression (correct)

What is the name of the classification for acetabular fractures?

Judet & Letournel

Which of the following are elementary types of acetabular fractures?

Posterior wall Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are associated types of acetabular fractures?

Associated both column Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the classification for ankle fractures based on the location of fibular fracture?

Danis-Weber Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of Danis-Weber classification?

B - Transyndesmotic Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ankle fracture classification based on radiographic appearance and mechanism of injury?

Lauge-Hansen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are types of Lauge-Hansen classification?

SER - Supination - External Rotation Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the classification for open fractures?

Gustilo & Anderson Signup and view all the answers

What is described in Type I of Gustilo & Anderson classification?

1cm long, moderate contamination Signup and view all the answers

What are the normal distal radius parameters for radial height?

11-12 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal radial inclination angle?

23 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal volar tilt angle of the distal radius?

11 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tibial Plateau Classification

Named Schatzker.
Types include:
- I: Split fracture.
- II: Split depression fracture.
- III: Central depression fracture.
- IV: Split fracture with involvement of medial plateau.
- V: Bicondylar fracture.
- VI: Dissociation of metaphysis and diaphysis.
Mnemonic for types designed to evoke emotional responses linked to relationship endings.

Acetabular Fracture Classification

Classified by Judet & Letournel.
Elementary fractures consist of:
- Posterior wall.
- Posterior column.
- Anterior wall.
- Anterior column.
- Transverse fracture.
Associated fractures include:
- Both column fractures.
- Transverse and posterior wall.
- T-shaped fractures.
- Anterior column or wall with posterior hemitransverse.
- Posterior column with posterior wall.

Ankle Fracture Classifications

Danis-Weber classification based on fibular fracture location:
- A: Infrasyndesmotic, generally stable.
- B: Transyndesmotic.
- C: Suprasyndesmotic.
Lauge-Hansen classification based on injury mechanism and radiographic appearance:
- SA: Supination - adduction.
- SER: Supination - external rotation.
- PA: Pronation - abduction.
- PER: Pronation - external rotation.

Open Fracture Classification

Named Gustilo & Anderson.
Type I:
- Length: ~1 cm.
- Contamination: Moderate.
- Soft tissue damage: Moderate with some muscle damage, moderate comminution.
Type III:
- Length: >10 cm.
- Contamination: High.
- Soft tissue damage: Severe.

Normal Distal Radius Parameters

Radial height: ~11-12 mm.
Radial inclination: ~23 degrees.
Volar tilt: ~11 degrees.

Description

This quiz covers important classifications of fractures in orthopedics, including Tibial Plateau by Schatzker, Acetabular fractures by Judet & Letournel, and Ankle fractures using the Danis-Weber system. Test your knowledge on the types, classifications, and key characteristics of these fractures.