Berndt-Harty Classification (Talar OCL)

Berndt-Harty classification of an osteochondral lesion (transchondral fracture) of the talus, stages I/II/III/IV, by the radiographic stage of the fragment.

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Example

Berndt-Harty stage
Stage III - complete detachment, non-displaced

Result: Berndt-Harty stage III: a completely detached fragment remaining in the crater, without displacement (in situ).

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What the result means

Stage I
Small area of subchondral compression; the overlying cartilage is intact.
Stage II
Partially detached osteochondral fragment (incomplete separation).
Stage III
Completely detached fragment remaining in the crater, without displacement (in situ).
Stage IV
Displaced osteochondral fragment (a loose body).

What you enter

  • Berndt-Harty stage
How this is calculated

Berndt AL, Harty M. Transchondral fractures (osteochondritis dissecans) of the talus. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1959;41-A:988-1020. Read the source ↗

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