Mayo classification of scaphoid fractures
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Benoudina S, Bell D, Rasuli B, et al. Mayo classification of scaphoid fractures. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 12 Jan 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-39981
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Samir Benoudina
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- Mayo's classification of scaphoid fractures
- Mayo classification
- Cooney classification of scaphoid fractures
The Mayo classification of scaphoid fractures, also known as Cooney classification, divides scaphoid fractures into three types according to the anatomic location of the fracture line:
middle (70%)
distal (20%)
proximal (10%)
Fractures of the distal third are further divided into distal articular surface and distal tubercle fractures:
distal tubercle third fracture
distal articular surface fracture
distal third fracture
middle third fracture
proximal third fracture
The location of the fracture has important implications on the risk of osteonecrosis and, therefore, management.
History and etymology
The Mayo classification was developed by American orthopedic surgeon William P Cooney 1,4.
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References
- 1. Cooney W. Scaphoid Fractures: Current Treatments and Techniques. Instr Course Lect. 2003;52:197-208. - Pubmed
- 2. Rhemrev S, Ootes D, Beeres F, Meylaerts S, Schipper I. Current Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures. Int J Emerg Med. 2011;4(1):4. doi:10.1186/1865-1380-4-4 - Pubmed
- 3. Gupta V, Rijal L, Jawed A. Managing Scaphoid Fractures. How We Do It? J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2013;4(1):3-10. doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2013.01.009 - Pubmed
- 4. Cooney W, Dobyns J, Linscheid R. Fractures of the Scaphoid: A Rational Approach to Management. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1980;(149):90-7. - Pubmed
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