The three eponymous classifications of distal radial fractures are Colles' fracture, Smith's fracture, and Barton's fracture.
Frykman Classification
Try our handout template about the Frykman Classification of Colles fractures. Learn about distral radius fracture types, symptoms, and treatment options here.
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Colles fractures are classified based on the degree of displacement, angulation, and comminution of the fracture fragments.
The Frykman Classification categorizes fractures of the distal radius into eight types based on the involvement of the radioulnar joint and the presence of an ulnar styloid fracture.
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