**3.2 CT diagnostic**

226 Modern Arthroscopy

Fig. 1. Schatzker's Classification


Different kinds of Xray exposures are used :

Fig. 2. Schatzker's V - CT and X Ray aspects


**3.1 Radiological diagnostic** 



Using the reconstruction in sagital and coronal plane of the images more information about the type and localization of the fracture is obtained (Rafii et al., 1987). CT exam is mandatory for the surgical treatment planning in type IV, V and VI Schatzer. By all experience of using CT and Xray exams, after several different cases, the surgeon will understand the fracture aspect only by Xray exams.
