Epiphyseal plate fractures are classified by: September 2005
Ans. B: Salter-Harris Classification Salter-Harris classification (Type with the structure involved): Type I: The entire epiphysis Type II: Entire epiphysis + poion of the metaphysis Type III: Poion of the epiphysis Type IV: Poion of the epiphysis +poion of the metaphysis Type V: Nothing "broken off;" compression injury of the epiphyseal plate
Herring's classification
Salter-Harris classification
Garden's classification
Pauwel's classification