Frykman classified fractures of the distal radius. The author is from the University of Goteborg in Sweden.
Distal Radius |
Distal Ulna |
Articular Involvement |
Type |
extra-articular fracture |
no fracture |
|
I |
extra-articular fracture |
fracture present |
|
II |
intra-articular |
no fracture |
radio-carpal joint |
III |
intra-articular |
fracture present |
radio-carpal joint |
IV |
intra-articular |
no fracture |
radio-ulnar joint |
V |
intra-articular |
fracture |
radio-ulnar joint |
VI |
intra-articular |
no fracture |
radio-carpal and radio-ulnar joints |
VII |
intra-articular |
fracture present |
radio-carpal and radio-ulnar joints |
VIII |
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