Herscovici classification
The Herscovi classification is a system of categorizing medial malleolus fractures of the distal tibia based on level.
Classification[]
Type | Description |
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A | Avulsion fracture of the anterior colliculus involving the superficial deltoid ligament |
B | Intermediate fracture |
C | Fracture at the level of the plafond (Lauge-Hansen external rotation-abduction type) |
D | Plafond fracture (Lauge-Hansen supination-adduction type) |
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Categories:
- Bone fractures
- Ankle fracture classifications
- Injuries of ankle and foot