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World J Orthop. Dec 18, 2015; 6(11): 954-960
Published online Dec 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i11.954
Published online Dec 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i11.954
Description of classification according to various authors | |||||
Type | Mason | Johnston | Hotchkiss | Broberg and Morrey | Rineer |
I | Without displacement | Without displacement | < 2 mm dislocation | < 2 mm dislocation | |
II | With displacement | With displacement | > 2 mm dislocation | > 2-3 mm dislocation and involves > 30% of radial head | Cortical contact between fragments |
> stable | |||||
No cortical contact between fragments | |||||
> unstable | |||||
III | Comminuted | Comminuted | Comminuted | Comminuted | |
IV | - | Fracture associated with dislocation of the elbow | Fracture associated with dislocation of the elbow |
- Citation: Kodde IF, Kaas L, Flipsen M, Bekerom MPVD, Eygendaal D. Current concepts in the management of radial head fractures. World J Orthop 2015; 6(11): 954-960
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v6/i11/954.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v6.i11.954