Herring classification was published in 1992 and it was based on observation of 86 patients treated by bracing.

The original Mason classification was devised in 1954 and comprised three types. The modified Mason classification of proximal radial fractures describes four basic types. It has value in both treatment decision and prognosis.

Melone classification of distal intraarticular radial fractures was published in 1984. It is based on four main parts of the radius:

• shaft
• radial styloid
• dorsal medial
• palmar medial.

The original classification had four types, this modified classification has additional fifth group of severly comminuted fractures.

Frykman classification of distal radial fractures describes eight types. It is based on the involvement of the radiocarpal and the distal radioulnar joints. Even types are based on odd types with additional fracture of the ulnar styloid process. However, this traditional classification has little impact on treatment decision or outcome, because it does not consider the extent or direction of displacement or shortening.

Boyd and Knight classification of fractures of the body of talus divides them into two basic groups that can be further divided according to displacement.

Neer's classification of proximal humerus fracture considers four major parts of the proximal humerus:

• humeral head with articular surface
• greater tubercle
• lesser tubercle
• diaphysis.

In the childhood, the four parts are separated by growth plates. A fragment is considered separate, when it is displaced by at least 1cm or angulated by 45 and more degrees. The basic division of fractures is based on the number of fragments: undisplaced (1-part), 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part fractures.

Bado classification of Monteggia fractures divides fractures of proximal ulna with accompanying dislocation of radial head into four types. Radial head usually dislocates in the same direction as the distal ulnar fragment.

Schatzker classification divides fractures of tibial plateau into six basic types.

Patellar fractures are classified into six basic typech. Each type can be either displaced or undisplaced.

The Young-Burgess classification system divides pelvic fracture by the direction of the force involved into three basic types - anteroposterior compression (APC), lateral compression (LC), and vertical shear (VC). First two types have three subgroups with increasing degree of severity of the injury