Important classifications Flashcards
(14 cards)
Hip dislocation classifications(Anterior&posterior)
Epstein, Thompson &Epstein.
posterior hip dislocation w/o a significant wall fragment
T&E 1
T&E 2 hip
posterior w/ single large wall fragment
T&E 3 hip
posterior w/ comminuted wall fragment
posterior hip dislocation w/ acetabulum Fx
T&E 4
posterior hip dislocation w/ femoral head Fx
T&E 5
superior hip dislocation(includes subspinous/pubic fossa)
Epstein 1
Epstein 2
inferior dislocation(includes perineal/obturator)
E1/2 A, B &C hip
A= no Fx, B=femoral Fx, C=acetabular Fx
femoral neck Fx based on angulation
Pauwels
Pauwels 1
< 30 degree femoral neck angulation (more stable)
30-70 degrees of femoral neck angulation
Pauwels 2
Pauwels 3
> 70 degree femoral neck angulation
Subtrochanteric Fx classifications
Seinsheimer, fielding