Ellis Fracture Classification: Severity, Treatment, And Management Of Distal Radius Fractures

The Ellis Fracture Classification System categorizes distal radius fractures into three types based on their severity and fracture pattern. Type 1 fractures are isolated and typically managed with immobilization. Type 2 fractures are comminuted and may extend into the distal radius shaft, requiring surgical intervention in some cases. Type 3 fractures involve injuries to the radiocarpal or distal radioulnar joint, leading to significant complications and potential long-term consequences. Understanding this classification system is crucial for healthcare professionals to guide treatment decisions, predict outcomes, and optimize patient management and rehabilitation plans for distal radius fractures.