Fernandez Classification |
1 |
Bending |
One cortex of the metaphysis fails due to tensile stress (Colles and
Smith fractures), and the opposite cortex undergoes some comminution. |
2 |
Shearing |
Fracture of the joint surface: Barton's; reversed Barton's styloid
process fracture, simple articular fracture. |
3 |
Compression |
Fracture of the surface of the joint with impaction of subchondral
and metaphyseal bone (die-punch); intraarticular comminuted fracture. |
4 |
Avulsion |
Fracture of the ligament attachments to ulnar and radial styloid process;
radiocarpal fracture-dislocation. |
5 |
Combinations |
Combination of types; High energy injuries. |