Medicine:Ruedi–Allgower classification

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Short description: Method to classify an ankle fracture

The Ruedi–Allgower classification is a system of categorizing pilon fractures of the distal tibia.[1]

Classification

Type Description
I Non-displaced
II Displaced but not comminuted
III Comminuted articular surface

See also

References

  1. "The operative treatment of intra-articular fractures of the lower end of the tibia". Clin Orthop Relat Res (138): 105–10. 1979. PMID 376196.