Ulnar fracture classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammadmain Rezazadehsaatlou[2] ;

Overview

Classification of fractures is an important factor in patients management. Meanwhile the classification of ulnar fracture is important factor in orthopedic medicine.

Classification

• Descriptive
  • closed versus open
  • location
  • comminuted, segmental, multifragmented
  • displacement
  • angulation
  • rotational alignment
• OTA classification
  • radial and ulna diaphyseal fractures
    • Type A
      • simple fracture of ulna (A1), radius (A2), or both bones (A3)
    • Type B
      • wedge fracture of ulna (B1), radius (B2), or both bones (B3)
    • Type C
      • complex fractures