Force Vector Classification

Since then classification systems that related the pattern of fracture to the nature of the applied force have been introduced (Pennal et al. 1980b). This is described as the force-vector classification. There have been suggested refinements that have identified a progression in the severity of injuries and identified those fractures which are more likely to be unstable or be associated with pelvic haemorrhage and genitourinary injury (Young et al. 1986a,b Dalal et al. 1989 Ben-Menachem et al. 1991). 

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