Summary Common classifications of fractures

Common classifications of fractures
Proximal humeral fractures: Neer’s classification
Group I
All proximal humeral fractures where there is minimal displacement
Group II
Displaced fractures of the anatomical neck (1 cm).
Group III
Severely displaced or angled fractures of the surgical neck.
Group IV
Displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity.
Group V
Displaced fractures of the lesser tuberosity.
Group VI
Fracture-dislocations.



Radial head fractures: Hotchkiss modification of
Mason’s classification
Type 1
Small vertical split with minimal displacement (2 mm).
Type 2
Displaced single fragment fracture (2 mm), usually distally.
Type 3
Highly comminuted fractures that cannot be internally fixated.


Fractures of the radius and ulna
Monteggia fracture-dislocation
Fracture of the ulna associated with dislocation of the radial head.

Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
Fracture of the distal third of the radius associated with dislocation of
the inferior radioulnar joint.