Episode 13: MSK Eponyms

Episode 13: MSK Eponyms

Guest: George (Chip) Watts, MD, Musculoskeletal Imaging Division
Eponyms in radiology have historically been used to describe many types of imaging findings.  In this episode, Dr. Watts will discuss with us why we use eponyms and present a list of MSK eponym “categories”.  Selected eponyms used in MSK imaging will be presented.

Resources:

  • Hunter TB, Peltier LF, Lund PJ.  Musculoskeletal Eponyms:  Who Are Those Guys? RadioGraphics. 2000; 20: 819-836. DOI: 10.1148/radiographics.20.3.g00ma20819
  • Hwang S., Schneider, R. Eponyms of Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions in the Musculoskeletal System: Who Were the People and What Are the Lesions? Pictorial Review.  AJR 2010; 195: S50–S61.  DOI: 10.2214/AJR.07.7137