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Frykman classification is a system of categorizing Colles' fractures. In the Frykman classification system there are four types of fractures.[1]

Classification

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Though the Frykman classification system has traditionally been used, there is little value in its use because it does not help direct treatment. The classification is as follows:[2]

Radius Fracture Ulna Fracture
Absent Present
Extra articular I II
Intra-articular involving radiocarpal joint III IV
Intra articular involving distal radio-ulnar joint V VI
Intra articular involving both radiocarpal & distal radioulnar joints VII VIII

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Frykman, G. (1967). "Fracture of the distal radius including sequelae--shoulder-hand-finger syndrome, disturbance in the distal radio-ulnar joint and impairment of nerve function. A clinical and experimental study". Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica: Suppl 108:3+. doi:10.3109/ort.1967.38.suppl-108.01. ISSN 0001-6470. PMID 4175195.
  2. ^ Wheeless, Clifford. "Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics". Duke Orthopaedics. Retrieved 20 November 2019.