Problems of Eponymous Proportions

Three predictable patterns of forearm fracture-dislocation —Essex-Lopresti, Monteggia, and Galeazzi—can occur and are eponymously labeled for the investigators who appreciated their unique characteristics and offered a framework by which to understand them. Recognition of these injuries and subsequent investigation and increased understanding of these l esions have resulted in improved understanding about forearm anatomy and stability. Management of the component of instability differs based on the type of fracture-dislocation, the timing of intervention, and surgeon preference. Despite advances in understanding and treating these injuries, nuances of these lesions may remain challenging to modern-day surgeons.

Source: Hand Clinics - October 9, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Anthony L. Logli, Nicholas Pulos Source Type: research