Herscovici classification

The Herscovici classification is a system of categorizing medial malleolus fractures of the distal tibia based on level.

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Classification

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Type ! Description
A \| Avulsion fracture of the anterior colliculus involving the superficial deltoid ligament
B \| Intermediate fracture
C \| Fracture at the level of the plafond (Lauge-Hansen external rotation-abduction type)
D \| Plafond fracture (Lauge-Hansen supination-adduction type)

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Type

! Description

A

B

| Intermediate fracture

C

| Fracture at the level of the plafond (Lauge-Hansen external rotation-abduction type)

D

| Plafond fracture (Lauge-Hansen supination-adduction type)