Bunnell. Colles. Dupuytren. Erb. These and countless other names litter the lexicon of orthopedic surgery. Eponyms abound from the moment one enters residency, providing prime “pimp” fodder for senior surgeons to accost trainees. Besides striking fear into the hearts of residents in morning conferences, eponyms do serve another purpose. They preserve our history. Contributions of
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