Holstein-Lewis fracture en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Arthur Holstein (1913–2000) and Gwylim Lewis (1914−2009), American orthopedic surgeons who described it in 1963.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A fracture of the distal third of the humerus resulting in entrapment of the radial nerve.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein-Lewis fractures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |