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Record 1 1998-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

Fracture of the radial styloid process involving the distal articular surface.

OBS

The name chauffeur's fracture dates from the time of hand-cranked automobiles, when direct trauma to the radial side of the wrist could be sustained from the crank.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Fracture isolée de l'apophyse styloïde du radius.

OBS

Fracture causée par le retour de la manivelle à l'époque où les moteurs de voiture démarraient à l'aide d'une manivelle.

Spanish

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