Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 30, 2025

Orthopedic Robot-Assisted Femoral Neck System in the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture
Published on: March 3, 2023
Origin of proximal femur fracture classification and their namegivers
Abstract:
Due to the high incidence of proximal femoral fractures, classifications of these fractures are often used in daily practice. Most classifications are eponymous terms since they bear the name of the person(s) who developed them. In this study we provide an insight in the origin of the classifications and the background of their name givers. The clinical implication and background of the eponymous proximal femur fracture classifications of Garden, Pauwels and Evans-Jensen are discussed. With the rising use of modern classification systems, the relevance of historically important classifications is food for discussion. Nevertheless, these classification systems are still used in daily communication and decision making.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Bones of the Lower Limb: Femur and Patella
Fractures: Bone Repair
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
Classification of Bones
Long and Short Bones
The appendicular skeleton, particularly the upper and lower limbs, is primarily made of long and short bones. The...
Naming Skeletal Muscles
The key factors used in naming muscles include:
Bones of the Lower Limb: Tibia and Fibula
Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus

