Fracture eponyms

Some typical fractures (or classifications of fractures) are traditionally named after the doctors who first described them. These eponyms are also often used in foreign literature, so it is good to have an overview of them. The following list presents (in alphabetical order), the most frequently used, their basic characteristics and, where appropriate, links to further details.

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