Lidström classification is a system of categorizing

Colles' fracture A Colles' fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. Complications may include damage to the median nerve. It typi ...

s. In the Lidström classification system there are six types of

fractures Fracture is the separation of an object or material into two or more pieces under the action of stress. The fracture of a solid usually occurs due to the development of certain displacement discontinuity surfaces within the solid. If a displa ...

. The classification system is based on fracture line, direction and degree of displacement, extent of articular involvement and involvement of the

distal radioulnar joint The distal radioulnar articulation (also known as the distal radioulnar joint, or inferior radioulnar joint) is a synovial pivot joint between the two bones in the forearm; the radius and ulna. It is one of two joints between the radius and ulna, ...

, and was first published in 1959.

Classification

* Group 1: Minimal displacement * Group 2-A: Extra-articular, dorsal angulation * Group 2-B: Intra-articular, dorsal angulation, joint surface not comminuted * Group 2-C: Extra-articular, dorsal angulation and dorsal displacement * Group 2-D: Intra-articular, dorsal angulation and displacement, joint surface not comminuted * Group 2-F: Intra-articular, dorsal angulation and displacement, joint surface comminuted

Classification

See also