pilon fracture
pilon fracture · pilon fractures
A fracture of the distal part of the tibia, involving its articular surface at the…A fracture of the distal part of the tibia, involving its articular surface at the ankle joint.
Meaning
1 sensesA fracture of the distal part of the tibia, involving its articular surface at the ankle joint.
Origin
From French pilon (“pestle”); introduced into orthopedic literature in 1911 by French radiFrom French pilon (“pestle”); introduced into orthopedic literature in 1911 by French radiologist Étienne Destot.
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Forms
plural: pilon fractures| Singular | pilon fracture |
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See also
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