Clin Should Elbow.  2024 Jun;27(2):229-236. 10.5397/cise.2023.00080.

Eponymous terms in acromioclavicular joint surgery

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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 2Verne Health, Utrecht, Netherlands
  • 3Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands

Abstract

Eponymization serves as a means of paying tribute to individuals who have made significant contributions to our culture. Each eponym is often linked with a story for everyone to discover. To aid in the retention of these stories, this review offers readers an overview of the individuals behind the eponymous terms, as well as their original descriptions, within the context of acromioclavicular joint pathology and orthopaedic surgery.

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Acromioclavicular joint; Eponyms; Joint dislocations
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