Goyrand fracture

Last revised by Francis Deng on 17 Nov 2019

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) 1

See also

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