Hawkins classification is used for fractures of which bone?

Hawkins classification is used for fractures of which bone?

• A. Calcaneus
• B. Tarsal (talus) — talar neck fractures
• C. Navicular
• D. Cuboid

Answer: (B)

Hawkins classification is used for fractures of the talar neck. It groups injuries by how displaced they are and which joints are involved, because this ties directly to blood supply disruption and the risk of avascular necrosis. A nondisplaced talar neck fracture has the lowest risk, while displacement with subtalar involvement raises the risk, displacement with subtalar and ankle involvement raises it further, and displacement with the talus dislocated from the ankle joint carries the highest risk. This system is specifically about the talar neck and isn’t used for fractures of the calcaneus, navicular, or cuboid.

Hawkins classification is used for fractures of the talar neck. It groups injuries by how displaced they are and which joints are involved, because this ties directly to blood supply disruption and the risk of avascular necrosis. A nondisplaced talar neck fracture has the lowest risk, while displacement with subtalar involvement raises the risk, displacement with subtalar and ankle involvement raises it further, and displacement with the talus dislocated from the ankle joint carries the highest risk. This system is specifically about the talar neck and isn’t used for fractures of the calcaneus, navicular, or cuboid.