Stimson line
Stimson Line
The Stimson Line (pronounced: stim-son line) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a specific radiographic sign. It is named after the American surgeon, Lewis Atterbury Stimson, who first described it.
Etymology
The term "Stimson Line" is derived from the name of Lewis Atterbury Stimson, a prominent American surgeon in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Stimson was a pioneer in the field of orthopedic surgery and made significant contributions to the understanding of fractures and dislocations.
Definition
The Stimson Line is a radiographic sign used to identify a posterior dislocation of the shoulder. It is a line drawn along the anterior surface of the glenoid which should intersect the middle third of the humeral head. If the line does not intersect the humeral head, a posterior dislocation is suggested.
Related Terms
- Glenoid: The socket of the shoulder joint, which articulates with the head of the humerus.
- Humeral head: The rounded top part of the upper arm bone (humerus) that fits into the socket of the shoulder blade.
- Radiograph: An image produced on a sensitive plate or film by X-rays, gamma rays, or similar radiation, and typically used in medical examination.
- Dislocation: Displacement of one or more bones at a joint.
- Fracture: The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material, particularly bone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stimson line
- Wikipedia's article - Stimson line
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