Sanders classification system

Calcaneal fracture

Sanders classification system
ICD-10	S42.2-S42.4
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammadmain Rezazadehsaatlou[2].

Synonyms and Keywords: Heel Bone Fracture

Overview

The calcaneus bone known as the largest tarsal bone.

Sanders classification system for the Calcaneal fracture

The Sanders classification is used for the intraarticular calcaneal fractures evaluations affecting the posterior facet of the calcaneus.

This Sanders classification is based on the number and location of the intraarticular fractures using the semicoronal CT images as follow:

	Description	Detail	Image
Type 1	No-displaced
Type 2	Two part fracture	A-   Lateral third	Calcaneal fracture Type 2a
		B-   Central third	Calcaneal fracture Type 2b
		C-   Medial Third	Calcaneal fracture Type 2c
Type 3	Three part fracture	AB- Involvement of the lateral and central apsects of the posterior facet of the calcaneus,
		AC- Involvement of the lateral and medial apsects of the posterior facet of the calcaneus.
		BC- Involvement of the central and medial apsects of the posterior facet of the calcaneus
Type 4	more than three part fracture (four or more fragments)

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