subastragalar amputation

sub·as·trag·a·lar am·pu·ta·tion

amputation of the foot in which only the astragalus is retained.

Synonym(s): Malgaigne amputation

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Malgaigne,

Joseph François, French surgeon, 1806-1865.

Malgaigne amputation - amputation of the foot in which only the astragalus is retained. Synonym(s): subastragalar amputation

Malgaigne apparatus

Malgaigne bulging

Malgaigne clamp

Malgaigne fossa - a space containing the bifurcation of the common carotid artery. Synonym(s): carotid triangle; Malgaigne triangle

Malgaigne fracture

Malgaigne hernia - infantile inguinal hernia prior to the descent of the testis.

Malgaigne hook

Malgaigne luxation - longitudinal subluxation of the radial head from the anular ligament. Synonym(s): nursemaid's elbow

Malgaigne swelling

Malgaigne triangle - Synonym(s): Malgaigne fossa

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