Thompson and Epstein classification explained

The Thompson and Epstein classification is a system of categorizing posterior fracture/dislocations of the hip.^{[1] [2]}

Classification

Type	Description
I	with or without a minor fracture
II	with a large single fracture of the posterior acetabular rim
III	with comminution of the acetabular ring
IV	with a fracture of the acetabular floor
V	with a fracture of the femoral head

See also

• Acetabular fracture

Notes and References

1. Book: Soloman. Louis. Apley's System of Orthopaedics and Fractures. 1 September 2010. Hodder Education. London. 9780340942055. 844. 9th. 14 November 2014.
2. Web site: Wheeless. Clifford R.. Posterior Frx Dislocations of the Hip. wheelessonline.com. Duke Orthopaedics. 14 November 2014.