Open book pelvic injuries result from an anteroposterior compression injury to the pelvis and result in a combination of ligamentous rupture and/or fractures to both the anterior and Fractures of the Distal Radius. the hash symbol, although it is still pronounced as fracture, e.g. The Salter-Harris classification was proposed by Salter and Harris in 1963 1 and at the time of writing (June 2016) remains the most widely used system for describing physeal fractures.. scapular fracture; clavicle fracture; distal radial fracture (especially Colles fracture) Treatment and prognosis. At the end of this process, which usually takes approximately a week, a primary callus (also known as soft-tissue callus, or procallus) is present which is non-mineralized and not readily visible on radiography 1. Classification. An os subtibiale is a rare, genuine accessory ossicle and normal variant related to the posterior colliculus of the medial malleolus 1. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Strictly speaking, the fracture is misnamed and should more correctly be called "hangee" fracture. location and especially presence of articular involvement; angulation (use the anterior humeral line) alignment of the radius and ulna with the distal humerus; description of additional features fractures involving a single facial buttress, Meyers and McKeevers classification (anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture), Watson-Jones classification (tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture), Nunley-Vertullo classification (Lisfranc injury), pelvis and lower limb fractures by region. {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us\u0026email="}, Gaillard F, Sheikh Y, Jones J, et al. Check for errors and try again. CT or MR may be more sensitive than conventional radiographs for detection of avulsion injuries. The avulsion fracture line is oriented horizontally or transversely across the base of the metetarsal whilst the lucent cartilage line of the A fracture is often written as # in medical shorthand, i.e. Firstly, the entire skeleton may be weak due to metabolic (e.g. Bone density evaluation can be considered in patients with recurrent stress fractures, family history of osteoporosis or stress fractures unexplained by exercise activity. In contrast, depressed fractures will often require surgical intervention for cosmesis and reduction in the incidence of post-traumatic epilepsy 1. 5. As a historical note, there are four methods of judicial hanging, and the process is more complicated than may be evident at first glance. Barton fracture. AJR Am J Roentgenol. Dorsal avulsion fracture. These cells lay down woven bone which stabilizes the fracture site 1. ankle and foot: medial malleolus, talus, navicular, 2 nd to 4 th metatarsal necks, 2nd metatarsal base, 5 th metatarsal, hallux sesamoid. Radiographic features. Di Matteo B, Tarabella V, Filardo G, Vigan A, Tomba P, Marcacci M. John Rhea Barton: the birth of osteotomy. athletes or laborers), orthopedic consultation is required. Treatment and prognosis Trimalleolar fractures refer to a three-part fracture of the ankle. Radiopaedia.org, the wiki-based collaborative Radiology resource Vertical fracture through the distal tibial epiphysis (Salter-Harris III) with a horizontal extension through the lateral aspect of the physis. The mechanism of injury is variable, and can occur both during flexion or extension, and with or without compression 5. The ligament is composed of two layers. Fractures can also occur, however, in a variety of other settings. Low-risk sites of a stress fracture are at low risk of complications and are under compressive stresses 10,11: ribs. Differential diagnosis Thirdly, the bone may have a lesion that focally weakens it (e.g. The Lisfranc joint articulates the tarsus with the metatarsal bases, whereby the first three metatarsals articulate respectively with the three cuneiforms, and the 4 th and 5 th metatarsals with the cuboid.. McInnis K & Ramey L. HighRisk Stress Fractures: Diagnosis and Management. ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads. scapular fracture; clavicle fracture; distal radial fracture (especially Colles fracture) Treatment and prognosis. Smith fractures account for less than 3% of all fractures of the radius and ulna and have a bimodal distribution: young males (most common) and elderly females 1. It is interesting to note that the word chauffeur comes from the French for "someone who warms" the car engine. Dreizin D, Letzing M, Sliker C et al. Open book pelvic injuries result from an anteroposterior compression injury to the pelvis and result in a combination of ligamentous rupture and/or fractures to both the anterior and ensure no carpal malalignment or fractures are present Trimalleolar fractures refer to a three-part fracture of the ankle. location (extra-, juxta- or intra-articular) degree of angulation; degree of displacement; carpus. Terminology. 2011;15(5):576; author reply 576. Fracture of the coronoid process is thought to result from elbow hyperextension with either avulsion of the brachialis tendon insertion or shearing off by the trochlea 1.. The Wrist, Diagnosis and Operative Treatment. Rarely, a torus fracture may refer to the fracture of an oral torus, and there is potential for the two terms to be confused 10. The reason is due to the stickiness of clay. The remodeling phase lasts many months, and even years, and represents the gradual formation of compact cortical bone with greater biomechanical properties and allows for the reduction of the width of the callus. J Neurosurg Spine. Fatigue fractures are common in athletes, especially runners and military recruits. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2017) Head injury: assessment and early management (NICE Guideline 56). Looser zones are also a type of insufficiency fracture. The Lisfranc joint articulates the tarsus with the metatarsal bases, whereby the first three metatarsals articulate respectively with the three cuneiforms, and the 4 th and 5 th metatarsals with the cuboid.. In general, these fractures can be treated conservatively, and heal well 2. Pathology. Differential diagnosis 1. joints, wrists, feet, the base of scapular fracture; clavicle fracture; distal radial fracture (especially Colles fracture) Treatment and prognosis. After ensuring that the films are technically adequate, assessment should include: description of the fracture. It is interesting to note that the word chauffeur comes from the French for "someone who warms" the car engine. Cheung C & Lui T. Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Anatomy, Classification, Treatment and Complications. The pattern of fracturing depends on the location, direction and kinetic properties of the impact as well as intrinsic features of the skull 2-4. A Hill-Sachs defect is the terminology of preference over other terms, such as Hill-Sachs lesions, and Hill-Sachs fractures 14.. Repeat dislocations lead to larger defects, which can result in an "engaging" Hill-Sachs defect, which engages the anterior glenoid when the shoulder is abducted and externally rotated 4 (see article: on-track and off-track Facial fractures are also discussed separately. In most cases, these fractures can be treated with closed reduction and cast application 1., If the fracture can be reduced but remains unstable, or cannot be reduced then operative fixation (ORIF) is usually required 1., Malunion, with a residual volar displacement of the distal radius results in a cosmetic deformity, referred to as a garden spade deformity. A Textbook of Head Injury. The Importance of Increasing Awareness Amongst Radiologists. The term is sometimes used to describe intra-articular fractures with volar displacement (reverse Barton fracture) or juxta-articular fractures 1-3.. 4. When reporting these injuries, care should be taken to ensure that one is not looking at normal ossification of the lateral epicondyle. For example, someone who lives alone may not be able to do so without the use of one arm. Theodorou D, Theodorou S, Kakitsubata Y, Botte M, Resnick D. Fractures of Proximal Portion of Fifth Metatarsal Bone: Anatomic and Imaging Evidence of a Pathogenesis of Avulsion of the Plantar Aponeurosis and the Short Peroneal Muscle Tendon. {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us\u0026email="}, Gaillard F, Knipe H, Niknejad M, et al. Fractures are generally imaged using plain radiographs, however, there are a number of situations in which CT, MRI,bone scansor ultrasound are useful: Both plain radiographs and CT rely on the identification of discontinuity of bone at the fracture site. Radiology. Management depends not only on the type of fracture but also importantly on the functional status and living situation of the patient. It is for this reason that the 5 th metatarsal base must be included in the lateral ankle projection of an ankle series, especially when performed for an Insufficiency fractures occur more in women and older people 7,8. Stevens M, El-Khoury G, Kathol M, Brandser E, Chow S. Imaging Features of Avulsion Injuries. Fractures in these regions can be classified as: intertrochanteric fracture; pertrochanteric: intertrochanteric, involving both trochanters; subtrochanteric fracture; greater trochanteric avulsion fracture Zhang Y. Pathology Mechanism. Arch Trauma Res. The Lisfranc ligament attaches the medial cuneiform to the 2 nd metatarsal base via three bands, the dorsal ligament, interosseous index finger vs rib) and the particulars of the patient (e.g. 2016;8(3S):S113-24. Musculoskeletal eponyms: who are those guys?. Associations Parisi M, Lieberson R, Shatsky S. Hangman's Fracture or Primary Spondylolysis: A Patient and a Brief Review. Palmer W, Bancroft L, Bonar F et al. It is also relatively common among tennis players, accounting for it sometimes being referred to as a "tennis fracture". 2017;31 Suppl 4(4):S90-5. fractures involving a single facial buttress, Meyers and McKeevers classification (anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture), Watson-Jones classification (tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture), Nunley-Vertullo classification (Lisfranc injury), pelvis and lower limb fractures by region. Open book pelvic injuries are most often the result of high-energy trauma and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to associated vascular injuries.. Dorsal avulsion fracture. Extension of the fracture to the transverse foramina should be sought, raising the possibility of vertebral artery injury. 2016;5(4):e33298. The pathophysiological sequence of events that occur following a fracture and eventually (hopefully) lead to complete fracture healing are fairly stereotyped and can be divided into three main phases: Immediately at the time of fracture, the space between fracture ends is filled with blood forming a hematoma. The reason is due to the stickiness of clay. On plain film, dorsal avulsion injuries are best detected on a lateral projection, where typically an avulsed flake of bone is identified lying posteriorly to the triquetral bone (see pooping duck sign). For example, someone who lives alone may not be able to do so without the use of one arm. Giauque A, Bittle M, Braman J. Radiology. This case illustrates the difference in the appearance of an avulsion fracture and an apophysis at the base of the 5th metatarsal, as both are present simultaneously in this 10 year old patient. Falls, motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, cycling and diving are common causes of injury 6,7. The ligament is composed of two layers. orbital blow-out fracture; frontal process of the maxilla; Nasal septal hematoma should also be actively assessed. 3. Pathology Mechanism. joints, wrists, feet, the base of skull, spine), when plain films are insensitive to non-displaced fractures (e.g. Almost invariably, if the fracture involves a paranasal sinus, middle ear or mastoid air cells, then they will contain some blood, which is a helpful clue to the presence of an underlying fracture. They should not be confused with fatigue fractures which are due to abnormal stresses on normal bone, or with pathological fractures, the result of diseased, weakened bone due to focal pathology CT. The fracture complex results from a direct blow to the malar eminence and results in three distinct fracture components that disrupt the anchoring of the zygoma. Conveniently the Salter-Harris types can be remembered by the mnemonic SALTR.. type I. slipped; 5-7%; fracture plane passes all the way through the Skull fractures are common in the setting of both closed traumatic brain injury and penetrating brain injury. Epidemiology. Management depends not only on the type of fracture but also importantly on the functional status and living situation of the patient. This typically involves separation of the tibial attachment of the ACL to variable degrees. The superficial layer has variable attachments and crosses two joints while the deep layer has talar attachments and Management depends not only on the type of fracture but also importantly on the functional status and living situation of the patient. location and especially presence of articular involvement; angulation (use the anterior humeral line) alignment of the radius and ulna with the distal humerus; description of additional features Neurological impairment is seen only in 25%of patients. Plain radiographs have a limited role and are superseded by CT scans. Epidemiology. More importantly, it also narrows and distorts the entry to the carpal tunnel and can result in carpal tunnel syndrome 1.. 1. Having three parts, this is a more unstable fracture and may be associated with ligamentous injury. 2. Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice. Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. 1991;21(5):367-8. Gross anatomy. Radiology report Reporting checklist. -. Type I Hangman's Fracture. A Shepherd fracture refers to a fracture of the lateral tubercle of the posterior process. An os subtibiale is a rare, genuine accessory ossicle and normal variant related to the posterior colliculus of the medial malleolus 1. First named by John Rhea Barton (1794-1871), an American orthopedic surgeon working at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, United States of America 1. The Lisfranc ligament attaches the medial cuneiform to the 2 nd metatarsal base via three bands, the dorsal ligament, interosseous They are no longer recommended to assess head injuries unless as part of a skeletal survey for a suspected non-accidental injury of a child 5. location (extra-, juxta- or intra-articular) degree of angulation; degree of displacement; carpus. CT or MR may be more sensitive than conventional radiographs for detection of avulsion injuries. Hunter TB, Peltier LF, Lund PJ. As clay shovelers lift the shovel upwards to toss the clay from deep ditches, the clay tends to stick to the shovel. CT. CT demonstrates the fracture line which usually involves both the anterior and posterior arches. Gross anatomy. {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us\u0026email="}, Gaillard F, Jones J, Bell D, et al. Stress fractures are far more common in the lower limb (~95%) than in the upper limb 5. Pathology. Nicolas Hardt, Johannes Kuttenberger. Classification. 2008;191(5):1412-9. 1984;143(4):889-91. Rarely, a torus fracture may refer to the fracture of an oral torus, and there is potential for the two terms to be confused 10. Skull fractures are best imaged with CT of the brain. In addition to reporting the presence of the fracture a number of features should be sought and in many instances commented upon as relevant negatives: Glossary of Terms for Musculoskeletal Radiology. Due to the aforementioned characteristics, the fracture typically resembles: Salter-Harris 3 fracture on AP Salter-Harris 2 fracture on lateral Small dislocations and the vertical fracture itself are frequently overlooked, and CT is advised if there is concern. 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An elongated lateral tubercle of the posterior process of the talus is referred to as a Stieda process, so occasionally these fractures are described as Stieda process fractures. As a historical note, there are four methods of judicial hanging, and the process is more complicated than may be evident at first glance. Low-risk sites of a stress fracture are at low risk of complications and are under compressive stresses 10,11: ribs. 5. The complex of the medial collateral ligaments of the ankle joint is collectively called deltoid ligament.It attaches the medial malleolus to multiple tarsal bones. Plain radiograph. J Bone Joint Surg Br. At high-risk sites or in patients where long-term rehabilitation is detrimental to their livelihood (i.e. Zasler, Nathan D., 1958-, Katz, Douglas I., Zafonte, Ross D.. Traditionally this avulsion fracture has been ascribed to the insertion of peroneus brevis and is caused by forcible inversion of the foot in plantar flexion, as may occur while stepping on a curb or climbing steps. Wrist Fractures: What the Clinician Wants to Know. base of skull, spine, sacrum,or proximal neck of femur), when a pathological fracture is suspected, discontinuity of the cortical and trabecular bone. Salter-Harris type I fractures describe a fracture that is completely contained within the physis. Am J Sports Med. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-1427, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":1427,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/hangman-fracture/questions/1815?lang=us"}. 6. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-56559. Stress fractures refer to fractures occurring in the bone due to a mismatch of bone strength and chronic mechanical stress placed upon the bone. The term "hangman fracture" was introduced by Schneider in 1965 5. Many of the aforementioned fracture types can also go on to have additional complicating features, not to mention many associated soft tissue injuries beyond the scope of this article. Avulsion fracture of the 5thmetatarsal styloid, also known as a pseudo-Jones fracture or a dancer fracture, is one of the more common foot avulsion injuries and accounts for over 90% of fractures of the base of the 5thmetatarsal. Radiographic features include 3: CT is useful in detecting occult fractures. 9. 2020;49(Suppl 1):1-33. Odontoid process fracture, also known as a peg or dens fracture, occurs where there is a fracture through the odontoid process of C2. WebRadiopaedia.org, the wiki-based collaborative Radiology resource A trochanteric fracture is a fracture involving the greater and/or lesser trochanters of the femur.. 2012;41(4):116-7. The following conditions increase the risk of a stress injury 8: ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads. Alignment may or may not be necessary depending on the degree of displacement, the importance of correct alignment (e.g. type 1: avulsion of the John A. Elstrom, Walter W. Virkus. Males are affected more commonly than females with a median age of injury of 56 years. (2010) ISBN:1608313905. 3. There is no associated bone fragment. The findings are similar to plain radiography, including sclerosis, new bone formation, periosteal reaction, and fracture lines in long bones. The superficial layer has variable attachments and crosses two joints while the deep layer has talar attachments and crosses one joint: thigh and leg: femoral neck, patella, anterior tibial cortex. Some features of fractures include 3: The fundamentals of fracture healing rely on alignment and immobilization. The imaging modality of choice, permitting identification of; It is present in ~1% of the population 5. Anderson and Looser zones are also a type of insufficiency fracture. In contrast, MRI relies primarily on visualizing soft tissue and bone marrow changes, whereas nuclear medicine (e.g. In reality, the majority of fractures that involve the physis have at least a small fragment of metaphysis associated with them and are therefore type II injuries. Having three parts, this is a more unstable fracture and may be associated with ligamentous injury. Epidemiology. 2018;38(7):2173-92. 2011;14(2):198-208. (2007) ISBN: 9781888799934, 2. The diagnosis of a fracture is mainly based on typical radiographic criteria proving the bony discontinuity. Jan E. Leestma, Sanford Bon. The reason is due to the stickiness of clay. Historically ultrasound was not considered to be the first-line modality to diagnose fractures and has been more commonly used for children. When reporting these injuries, care should be taken to ensure that one is not looking at normal ossification of the lateral epicondyle. Radiographics. 1. Radiographics. In reality, the majority of fractures that involve the physis have at least a small fragment of metaphysis associated with them and are therefore type II injuries. After ensuring that the films are technically adequate, assessment should include: description of the fracture. Strictly speaking, the fracture is misnamed and should more correctly be called "hangee" fracture. Examples of soft tissue injuries include: vascular ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. Craniofacial Trauma: Diagnosis and Management. Terminology. Rarely the term 'fracture' is also used for non-osseous/chondral structures (e.g. Unable to process the form. Strictly speaking, the fracture is misnamed and should more correctly be called "hangee" fracture. Odontoid process fracture, also known as a peg or dens fracture, occurs where there is a fracture through the odontoid process of C2. Radiographically Occult and Subtle Fractures: A Pictorial Review. It is also sometimes termed the dorsal type Barton fractureto distinguish it from the volar type or reverse Barton fracture. These injuries account for 4-7% of all cervical spine fractures and up to 22% of axis fractures 6. First named for Jean-Gaspard-Blaise Goyrand,French physician (1746-1814)4. Open book pelvic injuries are most often the result of high-energy trauma and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to associated vascular injuries.. Case Discussion. Falls, motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, cycling and diving are common causes of injury 6,7. A fractureis a discontinuity in a bone (or cartilage) resulting from mechanical forces which exceed the bone's ability to withstand them. Management of Hangman's Fractures: A Systematic Review. Barton fractures are fractures of the distal radius.It is also sometimes termed the dorsal type Barton fracture to distinguish it from the volar type or reverse Barton fracture.. Barton fractures extend through the dorsal aspect to the articular surface but not to the volar aspect. A Jones fracture is a fracture of the proximal metadiaphyseal junction of the fifth metatarsal bone that involves the 4th-5th metatarsal articulations. As clay shovelers lift the shovel upwards to toss the clay from deep ditches, the clay tends to stick to the shovel. The mechanism of injury is variable, and can occur both during flexion or extension, and with or without compression 5. Francis A. Burgener, Martti Kormano, Tomi Pudas. Multidetector CT of Blunt Cervical Spine Trauma in Adults. He succeeded Abraham Colles (Colles fracture) as Professor of Surgery at Trinity College, Dublin. ankle and foot: medial malleolus, talus, navicular, 2 nd to 4 th metatarsal necks, 2nd metatarsal base, 5 th metatarsal, hallux sesamoid. The radiographic positions should be optimal for the evaluation on plain radiograph to be valid. A Shepherd fracture refers to a fracture of the lateral tubercle of the posterior process. specific features: e.g. The lack of a metaphyseal fracture component in the coronal plane (evaluated with lateral x-ray or CT) distinguishes a Tillaux fracture from a triplanar fracture. penile fracture) although if unqualified it is assumed one is referring to a bony fracture. When a fracture is identified, a careful search for adjacent soft tissue injury should be undertaken. The imaging modality of choice, permitting identification of; Musculoskeletal MRI. Mallet finger refers to injuries of the extensor mechanism of the finger at the level of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP).They are the most prevalent finger tendon injury in sport. Having three parts, this is a more unstable fracture and may be associated with ligamentous injury. There is no associated bone fragment. proximal humerus/humeral Traditionally this avulsion fracture has been ascribed to the insertion of peroneus brevis and is caused by forcible inversion of the foot in plantar flexion, as may occur while stepping on a curb or climbing steps. PM&R. 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Immobilization can be achieved in a variety of ways depending on the location and morphology of the fracture. Pathology. The fractures involve the medial malleolus, the posterior aspect of the tibial plafond (referred to as the posterior malleolus) and the lateral malleolus. When reporting these injuries, care should be taken to ensure that one is not looking at normal ossification of the lateral epicondyle. Classification. It is also known as backfire fracture or lorry driver fracture 1. It usually does not reach the tarsometatarsal (metatarsocuboid) joint, but occasionally does. Cervical spine fractures can occur secondary to exaggerated flexion or extension, or because of direct trauma or axial loading.. Plain radiographs have poor sensitivity in detecting stress fractures, as positive findings may take months to appear. (2011) ISBN: 9789380704760, 3. It is for this reason that the 5 th metatarsal base must be included in the lateral ankle projection of an ankle series, especially when performed for an Trimalleolar fractures refer to a three-part fracture of the ankle. Diagnostic Imaging in Athletes with Chronic Lower Leg Pain. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-2059, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":2059,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/smith-fracture/questions/1709?lang=us"}. 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Classification. There is usually associated dorsal subluxation/dislocation of the radiocarpal joint. When a fracture is identified, a careful search for adjacent soft tissue injury should be undertaken. Several advantages of CT includes: short acquisition time, ability to acquire volumetric image of the bone, with good spatial resolution. If satisfied that it is indeed displaced then the degree of displacement should be commented upon, as well as whether or not the ossification center is within the joint. 2001;219 (1): 11-28. fractures involving a single facial buttress, Meyers and McKeevers classification (anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture), Watson-Jones classification (tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture), Nunley-Vertullo classification (Lisfranc injury), pelvis and lower limb fractures by region. fractures involving a single facial buttress, Meyers and McKeevers classification (anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture), Watson-Jones classification (tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture), Nunley-Vertullo classification (Lisfranc injury), pelvis and lower limb fractures by region. ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads. 1985;67(2):217-26. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-56541, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":56541,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/skull-fractures/questions/945?lang=us"}. In intra-articular fractures (type II) the degree of articular step-off and gap should be assessed, and this may require CT. ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads, In addition to reporting the presence of a distal radial fracture with volar angulation a number of features should be sought and commented upon:, Treatment depends on the type of fracture, stability and ability to successfully reduce the fracture. Check for errors and try again. Almost invariably, if the fracture involves a paranasal sinus, middle ear or mastoid air cells, then they will contain some blood, which is a helpful clue to the presence of an underlying fracture. Falls, motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, cycling and diving are common causes of injury 6,7. Radiographic features. Plain radiograph. the hash symbol, although it is still pronounced as fracture, e.g. Males are affected more commonly than females with a median age of injury of 56 years. WebRadiopaedia.org, the wiki-based collaborative Radiology resource CT. ISBN:3131660414. Gustilo Anderson classification (compound fracture), Anderson and Montesano classification of occipital condyle fractures, Traynelis classification of atlanto-occipital dissociation, longitudinal versus transverse petrous temporal bone fracture, naso-orbitoethmoid (NOE) complex fracture, cervical spine fracture classification systems, AO classification of upper cervical injuries, subaxial cervical spine injury classification (SLIC), thoracolumbar spinal fracture classification systems, AO classification of thoracolumbar injuries, thoracolumbar injury classification and severity score (TLICS), Rockwood classification (acromioclavicular joint injury), Neer classification (proximal humeral fracture), AO classification (proximal humeral fracture), AO/OTA classification of distal humeral fractures, Milch classification (lateral humeral condyle fracture), Weiss classification (lateral humeral condyle fracture), Bado classification of Monteggia fracture-dislocations (radius-ulna), Mason classification (radial head fracture), Frykman classification (distal radial fracture), Hintermann classification (gamekeeper's thumb), Eaton classification (volar plate avulsion injury), Keifhaber-Stern classification (volar plate avulsion injury), Judet and Letournel classification (acetabular fracture), Harris classification (acetebular fracture), Young and Burgess classification of pelvic ring fractures, Pipkin classification (femoral head fracture), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons classification (periprosthetic hip fracture), Cooke and Newman classification (periprosthetic hip fracture), Johansson classification (periprosthetic hip fracture), Vancouver classification (periprosthetic hip fracture), Winquist classification (femoral shaft fracture), Schatzker classification (tibial plateau fracture), AO classification of distal femur fractures, Lauge-Hansen classification (ankle injury), Danis-Weber classification (ankle fracture), Berndt and Harty classification (osteochondral lesions of the talus), Sanders CT classification (calcaneal fracture), Hawkins classification (talar neck fracture), anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) avulsion, anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture, posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture, avulsion fracture of the proximal 5th metatarsal, Mayfield classification of carpal instability, dorsal intercalated segment instability (DISI), volar intercalated segment instability (VISI), scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC), triangular fibrocartilaginous complex (TFCC) injuries, ulnar-sided wrist impaction and impingement syndromes, calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease. Skull fractures can be broadly divided in a variety of ways: Fractures of the skull, as with fractures of any bone, occur when biomechanical stresses exceed the bone's tolerance. An elongated lateral tubercle of the posterior process of the talus is referred to as a Stieda process, so occasionally these fractures are described as Stieda process fractures. "neck of femur fracture", may be written as "#NOF". Mandell J, Khurana B, Smith S. Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle, Part 2: Site-Specific Etiology, Imaging, and Treatment, and Differential Diagnosis. It is interesting to note that the word chauffeur comes from the French for "someone who warms" the car engine. Epidemiology. Radiologic history exhibit. Fracture of the coronoid process is thought to result from elbow hyperextension with either avulsion of the brachialis tendon insertion or shearing off by the trochlea 1.. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-7542, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":7542,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/stress-fracture-2/questions/1700?lang=us"}. 8. It is present in ~1% of the population 5. Barton fractures are fractures of the distal radius.It is also sometimes termed the dorsal type Barton fracture to distinguish it from the volar type or reverse Barton fracture.. Barton fractures extend through the dorsal aspect to the articular surface but not to the volar aspect. 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