HIP FRACTURES-INTRACAPSULAR FRACTURE CLASSIFICATION
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SUMMARY
GARDEN CLASSIFICATION
1. Stage I: Incomplete, nondisplaced with occasional valgus angulation.
2. Stage II: Complete, nondisplaced, occasionally unstable.
3. Stage III: Displaced with the hip joint capsule partially intact.
4. Stage IV: Displaced with the hip joint capsule completely disrupted.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
