MCQ – 71999

Identify the grade of fracture according to the Garden’s Classification:

A.	I
B.	II
C.	III
D.	IV

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Correct Answer � D Explanation

Ans:D.)IV.

Classification of fracture of Neck of Femur:

1.Anatomical Classification:

 

 

 

 

2.Pauwel’s Classification:

 

 

.Garden’s Classification

 

 

• Stage 1: The fracture is incomplete, with the head tilted in postero-lateral direction, so that there is an obtuse angle laterally at the trabecular stream. This is also called an
impacted or abducted fracture.
• Stage 2: The fracture is complete but undisplaced, so that there is a break in the trabecular stream with little angulation.
• Stage 3: The fracture is complete and partially displaced.

 

Stage 4: The fracture is complete and fully displaced.