Older's classification is a system of categorizing
Colles' fracture
A Colles' fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. Complications may include damage to the median nerve.
It typi ...
s, proposed in 1965.
In the Older's classification system there are four types of
fractures
Fracture is the separation of an object or material into two or more pieces under the action of stress. The fracture of a solid usually occurs due to the development of certain displacement discontinuity surfaces within the solid. If a displa ...
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Classification
* Type 1: Dorsal angulation up to five degrees, radial length distal to ulna at least 7 mm.
* Type 2: Dorsal angulation, radial length 1 to 7 mm, no comminution.
* Type 3: Dorsal radius comminuted, radial length less than 4 mm, distal fragment slightly comminuted.
* Type 4: Marked comminution, radial length usually negative.
See also
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Frykman classification
Frykman classification is a system of categorizing Colles' fractures. In the Frykman classification system there are four types of fractures.
Classification
Though the Frykman classification system has traditionally been used, there is little valu ...
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Gartland & Werley classification Gartland & Werley classification is a system of categorizing Colles' fractures. In the Gartland & Werley classification system there are three types of fractures. The classification system is based on metaphysical comminution, intra-articular exten ...
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Lidström classification Lidström classification is a system of categorizing Colles' fractures. In the Lidström classification system there are six types of fractures. The classification system is based on fracture line, direction and degree of displacement, extent of art ...
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Nissen-Lie classification Nissen-Lie classification is a system of categorizing Colles' fractures. In the Nissen-Lie classification system there are seven types of fractures. The classification system was first published in 1939.
Classification
* Type 1: A fracture at the j ...
References
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Orthopedic classifications