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Lunate bone fracture classification system

Teisen classification is a system of categorizing fractures of the lunate bone, which is located in the hand.

Classification

Type Description
I Volar pole fracture
II Chip fracture not affecting the blood supply
III Fracture of dorsal pole
IV Sagittal fracture through the body
V Transverse fracture through the body

References

  1. Teisen H, Hjarbaek J (Nov 1988). "Classification of fresh fractures of the lunate". J Hand Surg Br Vol. 13 (4): 458–62. PMID 3249151.


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