Femoral Shaft Fractures

Classification

Winquist & Hansen

TypeDescription
Itransverse, <25% butterfly
IItransverse, 25-50% butterfly
III>50% comminution
IVsegment of comminution
Vsegmental bone loss
Winquist and Hansen Classification of Femoral Shaft Fractures

Reviewed by Professor Phong Tran, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Health. Last updated 10 October 2026.