Based on the talk by Dr Aditya Daftary and Dr Malini Lawande, here is a checklist to comprehensively describe a fracture. Checklist to describe fractures: Site:  Epiphysis, metaphysis, diaphysis Proximal/mid/distal shaft Orientation: Transverse/oblique/vertical (avoid “comminuted” unless it is truly completely fragmented) Angulation Apex medial/lateral/anterior/posterior Varus/valgus Displacement of distal fragment and extent Minimal/How many shaft width …

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