Destot's sign
Destot's Sign
Destot's sign (pronunciation: des-toh's sign) is a clinical sign often used in the field of medicine to diagnose intra-articular fracture of the distal radius. It is named after the French surgeon, Jean Louis Destot, who first described it in the early 20th century.
Etymology
The term "Destot's sign" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Jean Louis Destot. Destot was a French surgeon and radiologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of wrist and spinal injuries.
Definition
Destot's sign is a clinical sign that is positive when there is tenderness over the scaphoid bone in the anatomical snuffbox, indicating a possible fracture of the distal radius. This sign is often used in conjunction with other clinical signs and imaging studies to confirm the diagnosis.
Related Terms
- Anatomical snuffbox: A triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand—at the level of the carpal bones, specifically, the scaphoid and trapezium bones forming the floor.
- Distal radius fracture: A common bone fracture of the radius in the forearm.
- Intra-articular fracture: A fracture in which the break crosses into the surface of a joint.
- Jean Louis Destot: A French surgeon and radiologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of wrist and spinal injuries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Destot's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Destot's sign
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