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EPINE SCIATIQUE [3 records]

Record 1 2012-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A triangular downward projection from the posterior margin of the ischium, separating the greater sciatic notch from the lesser.

Key term(s)
  • s. ischialis
  • spina ischialis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Saillie aplatie et triangulaire du bord postérieur de l’os iliaque, entre la grande échancrure sciatique au-dessus et la petite échancrure sciatique au-dessous.

OBS

«épine sciatique» : Ancienne dénomination, sel on certains auteurs.

Key term(s)
  • épine ischiasique

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
CONT

A Salter or triple osteotomy with adductor release was performed. Four cases had also a proximal femoral osteotomy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

(...) consiste à sectionner l'os iliaque en 2 parties au niveau de la grande échancrure sciatique en arrière et de l'épine iliaque antéro-inférieure en avant. Le fragment inférieur qui contient le cotyle est alors basculé vers le dehors, le bas et l'avant de façon à couvrir directement la tête fémorale.

Spanish

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Record 3 1992-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Transverse ischioacetabular fracture. The fracture line passes through the ischiopubic junction, the acetabular cavity and the ischial spine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Fracture transversale de l'ischion et du cotyle. Le trait de fracture passe par la jonction ischio-pubienne, la cavité cotyloïde et l'épine sciatique.

Spanish

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