What's in a name? Upper extremity fracture eponyms (Part 1)

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Philip Kin-Wai Wong, Emory University; Tarek Hanna, Emory University; Waqas Shuaib, Emory University; Stephen Sanders, Emory University; Faisal Khosa, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2015-12-03
• Publisher: SpringerOpen
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: © Wong et al. 2015
• License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12245-015-0075-2
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: International Journal of Emergency Medicine
• ISSN: 1865-1372
• Volume: 8
• Issue: 1
• Start Page: 75
• End Page: 75
• Keywords: Radiology; Upper extremities; Fractures; Eponyms
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Radiology; Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery

Abstract

© 2015, Wong et al. Eponymous extremity fractures are commonly encountered in the emergency setting. Correct eponym usage allows rapid, succinct communication of complex injuries. We will review both common and less frequently encountered extremity fracture eponyms, focusing on imaging features to identify and differentiate these injuries. We focus on plain radiographic findings, with supporting computed tomography (CT) images. For each injury, important radiologic descriptors are discussed which may need to be communicated to consultants. Aspects of management and follow-up imaging recommendations are included. This is a two-part review: Part 1 focuses on fracture eponyms of the upper extremity, while Part 2 covers fracture eponyms of the lower extremity.