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FOOSH
FOOSH · abbreviation · informal
'Fall Onto OutStretched Hand'
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Common orthopaedic mechanism-of-injury shorthand for someone who fell and put a hand out, classically causing a wrist fracture.
“Colles' fracture after a FOOSH on the ice.”
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FOOSH In A Sentence
Colles' fracture after a FOOSH on the ice.
Origin & Usage
Orthopaedic teaching acronym now used as slang.
People Also Ask
What does 'FOOSH' stand for?
'Fall Onto OutStretched Hand' — the mechanism where someone falls and puts a hand out to break the fall.
What injury does a FOOSH cause?
It classically causes wrist fractures such as a Colles' fracture, and can injure the forearm, elbow or shoulder.
Is 'FOOSH' a real medical term?
Yes — unlike much slang, it's a widely accepted orthopaedic teaching acronym used to describe a common injury mechanism.
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