Seinsheimer classification

Seinsheimer Classification

Seinsheimer classification (pronunciation: /ˈsainshaimər klasəfəˈkāSH(ə)n/) is a system used in the field of Orthopedics to categorize fractures of the femoral neck. This classification is named after its originator, Dr. Friedrich Seinsheimer, a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon.

Etymology

The term "Seinsheimer classification" is derived from the name of Dr. Friedrich Seinsheimer, who first proposed this classification system. The word "classification" comes from the Latin "classis", meaning "a class or group", and the suffix "-fication", from the Latin "facere", meaning "to make or do".

Description

The Seinsheimer classification system is used to categorize fractures of the femoral neck based on the number of fracture fragments and their displacement. It is a five-type system:

Type I: Non-displaced fractures
Type II: Minimally displaced fractures
Type III: Displaced fractures with 2 fragments
Type IV: Displaced fractures with 3-4 fragments
Type V: Displaced fractures with more than 4 fragments

Each type is further subdivided based on the presence or absence of cortical involvement.

Related Terms

Femoral Neck Fracture: A break in the neck of the femur bone, often classified using the Seinsheimer system.
Orthopedic Surgery: The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
Fracture: The breaking of a bone or cartilage, which can be categorized using various classification systems, including the Seinsheimer classification.
Cortical Bone: The dense outer surface of bone that forms a protective layer around the internal cavity.

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