Classifications of Paediatric Elective Orthopaedic Disorders

Alphabetical

  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Classification of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

1. By “Type”

  1. Identified in perinatal period & respond well
  2. Secondary to neuromuscular disorder
  3. Teratologic disorders

2. by “Degree”

  1. Hip instability
  2. Hip subluxable
  3. Hip dislocatable
  4. Hip dislocated

3. Radiological

  1. Epiphysis medial to Perkins & below Helgenrieners
  2. Below Helgenrieners but lateral to Perkins
  3. Lateral to Perkins at level of acetabular margin
  4. Lateral to Perkins & above acetabulum

4. Also “Early” or “Late”

  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus

Orthopaedic Classifications

Classification of Osteochondritis Dessicans (OCD) of the Talus

GradingDescription
Iundisplaced
IIpartially detached
IIIdetached but not displaced
IVdetached + displaced or rotated
Berndt & Hardy Grading of Osteochondritis Dessicans (OCD)