Subtrochanteric fractures – Fielding classification

Classification

Type I: Fracture at the level of the lesser trochanter

Type II: Fracture within 2.5 cm of the lesser trochanter

Type III: Fracture between 2 and 2.5 cm of the lesser trochanter

Explanation

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Reference(s)

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