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paratrooper fracture |
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paratrooper fracture [-tro̅o̅′pər] Etymology: Fr, parasol + troupe, company; L, fractura, break a break in the distal tibia and its malleolus, commonly occurring when an individual jumps from an elevated platform and lands feet first on the ground, subjecting the ankles to extreme force. The fracture may be bilateral. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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