Pipkin femoral head fracture classification
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Pipkin classification is the most commonly used classification for femoral head fractures, which are uncommon but are associated with hip dislocations.
Classification
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type I: fracture
distalinferior to the fovea capitis, a small fracture not involving the weightbearing surface -
type II: fracture
proximalextending superior to the fovea capitis, a large fracture involving the weightbearing surface - type III: type I or II fracture with a fracture of the femoral neck, has an increased risk of avascular necrosis
- type IV: type I or II fracture with a fracture of the acetabular wall, usually the posterior wall
-<strong>type I:</strong> fracture distal to the fovea capitis, a small fracture not involving the weightbearing surface</li>- +<strong>type I:</strong> fracture inferior to the fovea capitis, a small fracture not involving the weightbearing surface</li>
-<strong>type II: </strong>fracture proximal to the fovea capitis, a large fracture involving the weightbearing surface</li>- +<strong>type II: </strong>fracture extending superior to the fovea capitis, a large fracture involving the weightbearing surface</li>
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