Young–Burgess classification
The Young-Burgess classification is a system of categorizing pelvic fractures based on fracture pattern, allowing judgment on the stability of the pelvic ring.[1]
Classification
| Type | Anterior Posterior Compression | Lateral Compression | Vertical Shear |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | APC I - Symphysis widening < 2.5 cm | LC I - Compression fractures of the pubic rami (superior pubic ramus and inferior pubic ramus) and ipsilateral anterior sacral ala | VS - Posterior and superior directed force |
| II | APC II - Symphysis widening > 2.5 cm. Anterior SI joint diastasis. Disruption of sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments | LC II - Rami fracture and ipsilateral posterior ilium fracture dislocation | |
| III | APC III - SI dislocation with associated vascular injury | LC III - Ipsilateral lateral compression and contralateral APC |
See also
References
- ^ Burgess AR, Eastridge BJ, Young JW, Ellison TS, Ellison PS Jr, Poka A, Bathon GH, Brumback RJ (1990). "Pelvic ring disruptions: effective classification system and treatment protocols". J Trauma. 30 (7): 848–56. doi:10.1097/00005373-199007000-00015. PMID 2381002.