Frykman classification

Colles' fracture classification system From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Frykman classification is a system of categorizing Colles' fractures. In the Frykman classification system there are four types of fractures.[1]

Classification

Though the Frykman classification system has traditionally been used, there is little value in its use because it does not help direct treatment. The classification is as follows:[2]

More information Radius Fracture, Ulna Fracture ...
Radius Fracture Ulna Fracture
Absent Present
Extra articular I II
Intra-articular involving radiocarpal joint III IV
Intra articular involving distal radio-ulnar joint V VI
Intra articular involving both radiocarpal & distal radioulnar joints VII VIII
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