This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Epiphyseal plate fractures are classified by: September 2005 
Select and explain. 
A. Herring's classification, B. Salter-Harris classification, C. Garden's classification, D. Pauwel's classification
B: Salter-Harris classification
Answer: B: Salter-Harris classification 
Explanation: Ans. B: Salter-Harris Classification Salter-Harris classification (Type with the structure involved): Type I: The entire epiphysis Type II: Entire epiphysis + poion of the metaphysis Type III: Poion of the epiphysis Type IV: Poion of the epiphysis +poion of the metaphysis Type V: Nothing "broken off;" compression injury of the epiphyseal plate