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AO/OTA 41 — Proximal Tibia (Alternative to Schatzker)

41-A extra-articular; 41-B partial articular; 41-C complete articular. Complements/updates Schatzker with alphanumeric consistency across regions.

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41-A extra-articular; 41-B partial articular; 41-C complete articular. Complements/updates Schatzker with alphanumeric consistency across regions.
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Question 1

What does the AO/OTA 41-A classification represent?

Question 2

Which AO/OTA classification code corresponds to a complete articular fracture with both condyles fractured?

Question 3

In the AO/OTA classification, what subtype of 41-B represents pure articular depression?

Question 4

Which fracture is specifically associated with an ACL tear and classified as 41-A1?

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of using the AO/OTA classification over the Schatzker classification?

Question 6

Which AO/OTA classification corresponds to a split-depression fracture?

Question 7

Which subtype of 41-A indicates a comminuted metaphyseal fracture?

Question 8

What is the equivalent Schatzker classification for a 41-B3 fracture?

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the 41-B1 subtype?

Question 10

Why is it important to understand both the AO/OTA and Schatzker classifications?