Barton fracture

Bar·ton frac·ture

(bar'tŏn), Fracture of the distal radius with volar subluxation or dislocation of the radiocarpal joint.

Barton´s fracture

A fracture of the articular tip of the distal radius with the separated fragment containing a margin of displaced articular cartilage, which may be associated with carpal subluxation in a dorsal or volar direction.

Bar·ton frac·ture

(bahr'tŏn frak'shŭr) Break in the distal radius with volar subluxation or dislocation of the radiocarpal joint.

Barton,

John Rhea, U.S. surgeon, 1794-1871. Barton bandage - a figure-of-eight bandage supporting the mandible below and anteriorly.Barton bladeBarton dressingBarton forceps - obstetrical forceps with one fixed curved blade and a hinged anterior blade for application to a high transverse head.Barton fracture - fracture of the distal radius with dislocation of the radiocarpal joint.Barton hookBarton operationBarton slingBarton tongsBarton traction handle