Eponyms for the Description and Classification of Calcaneus Fractures
Nina D Fisher1, Andrew S Bi1, Nirmal Tejwani1
1NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Abstract:
There are several eponyms used in the assessment and management of calcaneus fractures. However, the origin of these eponyms is no longer widely known. Named for orthopaedic surgeons who made substantial contributions to the management of calcaneus fractures as well as the field of orthopaedic surgery, understanding the context of how these descriptors were derived helps give context to their use in the present day. The purpose of this review is to provide a historical perspective and comprehensive collection of the most common eponyms related to calcaneus fractures.
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