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Hindi Classification of fractures in the equine appendicular skeleton
Uribe C J, Lopez N L and Rodriguez M A
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico
: J Vet Sci Med Diagn 2015, 4:6
Abstract
This classification describes the dysfunctional anatomy of fractures in a complete, objective and precise way. Using, a nomenclature that is based on Müller AO classification of fractures long bone. A code with five characters is assigned following the next principles: 1. The 1st number identifies the bone involved with a number between 1 and 9, if it has a primary ossification center diaphysis and two secondary ossification centers epiphyses at the ends. 2. The 2nd number identifies the segment involved with a number between 1 and 3 for a primary or secondary ossification center, or the number 4 for a bone with one ossification center but related with the first bone. 3. The 3rd character describes the type of fracture with a letter between A and C according to their characteristics, in the epiphysis describes the relationship with the joint and the number of fragments, while in the diaphysis describes the number of fragments. 4. The 4th describes a group in every type in each segment with a number between 1 and 3, as follows: in diaphysis describes the geometry of the fracture, and, in the epiphysis describes the number of fragments, the length and the relationship with the metaphysis. 5. The 5th describes the anatomical terms of situation and direction, using a number with decimal point between 0.1 and 0.3. Describing these characteristics is possible to establish a treatment, according to each patient.
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