Nissen-Lie classification
Nissen-Lie Classification
The Nissen-Lie Classification (pronunciation: Nissen: /ˈnɪsən/, Lie: /liː/) is a medical classification system used in the field of Orthopedics. It is named after the Norwegian orthopedic surgeons, Nils Nissen-Lie and Harald Nissen-Lie, who first proposed the system.
Etymology
The term "Nissen-Lie Classification" is derived from the surnames of the two Norwegian orthopedic surgeons who developed the system. The exact etymology of their surnames is not known.
Definition
The Nissen-Lie Classification is a system used to categorize and describe certain types of Orthopedic Injuries. It is particularly used in the classification of Fractures and Dislocations. The system is based on the anatomical and pathological characteristics of the injury, and it helps in determining the severity of the injury and the appropriate treatment approach.
Related Terms
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Fracture: The breaking of a bone.
- Dislocation: Displacement of one or more bones at a joint.
- Nils Nissen-Lie: A Norwegian orthopedic surgeon who co-developed the Nissen-Lie Classification.
- Harald Nissen-Lie: A Norwegian orthopedic surgeon who co-developed the Nissen-Lie Classification.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nissen-Lie classification
- Wikipedia's article - Nissen-Lie classification
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