The Herscovici classification is a system of categorizing medial malleolus fractures of the distal tibia based on level.
Type | Description |
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A | Avulsion fracture of the anterior colliculus involving the superficial deltoid ligament |
B | Intermediate fracture |
C | Fracture at the level of the plafond ( Lauge-Hansen external rotation-abduction type) |
D | Plafond fracture ( Lauge-Hansen supination-adduction type) |
The Herscovici classification is a system of categorizing medial malleolus fractures of the distal tibia based on level.
Type | Description |
---|---|
A | Avulsion fracture of the anterior colliculus involving the superficial deltoid ligament |
B | Intermediate fracture |
C | Fracture at the level of the plafond ( Lauge-Hansen external rotation-abduction type) |
D | Plafond fracture ( Lauge-Hansen supination-adduction type) |