Frykman classification

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

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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]

Radius Fracture Ulna Fracture
AbsentPresent
Extra articularIII
Intra-articular involving radiocarpal jointIIIIV
Intra articular involving distal radio-ulnar jointVVI
Intra articular involving both radiocarpal & distal radioulnar jointsVIIVIII

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References

  1. Frykman, G. (1967). "Fracture of the distal radius including sequelae--shoulder-hand-finger syndrome, disturbance in the distal radio-ulnar joint and impairment of nerve function. A clinical and experimental study". Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica. 38: 1–61. doi:10.3109/ort.1967.38.suppl-108.01. ISSN   0001-6470. PMID   4175195.
  2. Wheeless, Clifford. "Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics". Duke Orthopaedics. Retrieved 20 November 2019.