Denis classification

The Denis classification is a system of categorizing sacral fractures.{{cite journal | title=Sacral fractures: an important problem. Retrospective analysis of 236 cases |vauthors=Denis F, Davis S, Comfort T | journal=Clin Orthop Relat Res |date=Feb 1988 | volume=227 | pages=67–81 | pmid=3338224}}

Classification

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Zone ! Description
I \| Fracture lateral to the sacral foramen
II \| Fracture through the sacral foramen
III \| Fracture medial to the sacral foramen extending into the spinal canal

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Zone

! Description

| Fracture lateral to the sacral foramen

| Fracture through the sacral foramen

III

| Fracture medial to the sacral foramen extending into the spinal canal

References

Category:Pelvic fracture classifications

Category:Injuries of abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis