Translations:Frakturen/36/en
Aus Dornheim Anatomy
A fracture is basically described by four numbers or letters. The first digit stands for the body region (e.g. 3 = femur). The second digit stands for the exact position within this region (e.g. 2 = diaphyseal, on the bone shaft). The third digit is followed by the letter A, B or C, which indicates the complexity of the fracture. The meaning of A-C differs for fractures in the shaft or joint region. The last digit differentiates again according to the severity of the fracture. For example, 32-C3 would be a severe fracture in the mid femur. In children, the AO classification has been adapted so that there are two more letters.
