goyrand fracture

Goyrand fracture is another name for a Smith fracture (reverse Barton fracture) and is predominantly used in France or French-influenced countries.

For a discussion of this fracture refer to the article on Smith fractures.

History and etymology

Named after Jean-Gaspard-Blaise Goyrand: French physician (1746-1814)

See also

• eponymous fractures

Siehe auch:

• Frakturen mit Eigennamen
• Smith-Fraktur