Anatomical Eponyms in Orthopaedics

Anatomical eponyms that may be in use in orthopaedics can be listed for many lines, triangles, joints, tubercles and, especially for ligaments. Many of the ligaments currently in use date back to Weitbrecht (Syndesmologia sive historia ligamentorum corporis humani quam secundum observationes anatomicae concinnavit. St. Petersburg, 1742), who founded syndesmology, and Henle (Handbuch der Bänderlehre des Menschen. Vieweg, Braunschweig, 1856). Certain pertinent aspects are illustrated in this part. Two joints even received an eponym: the joint of Chopart, an eponym for the transverse tarsal joint, and the joint of Lisfranc, an eponym for the tarsometatarsal joint. Eponyms for ligaments are presented per joint: (a) the shoulder joint; (b) the elbow joint); (c) the wrist and hand joints; (d) the hip joint; (e) the knee joint; and (f) the ankle and foot joints. For further data on the various authors quoted, reference is made to Part II (The Anatomical Eponyms from A to Z) and figures in this part.