Pipkin fracture - type IV

Discussion:

Classification of Pipkin fractures

  •  type I: femoral head fracture distal/inferior to the fovea capitis
  •  type II: fracture extending proximal/superior to the fovea capitis
  •  type III: type I or II fracture associated with femoral neck fracture
  •  type IV: type I or II fracture associated with acetabular rim fracture
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