Gosselin fracture
Gosselin Fracture
A Gosselin fracture is a type of V-shaped fracture of the distal tibia that extends into the tibial plafond. This fracture is named after Leon Athanese Gosselin, a French surgeon who first described it in 1855.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "gos-uh-lin" fracture.
Etymology
The Gosselin fracture is named after Leon Athanese Gosselin, a French surgeon who first described this type of fracture in 1855.
Description
A Gosselin fracture is characterized by a V-shaped fracture of the distal tibia that extends into the tibial plafond, dividing it into anterior and posterior fragments. This fracture is often associated with ankle injuries and can lead to complications such as post-traumatic arthritis if not treated properly.
Related Terms
- Distal tibia: The lower end of the tibia, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg.
- Tibial plafond: The distal articular surface of the tibia, which forms the roof of the ankle joint.
- Leon Athanese Gosselin: A French surgeon who first described the Gosselin fracture.
- V-shaped fracture: A type of fracture where the break forms a "V" shape.
- Post-traumatic arthritis: A type of arthritis that can develop after an injury to the joint.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gosselin fracture
- Wikipedia's article - Gosselin fracture
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