Coopernail sign


Coopernail sign

(koop′ĕr-nāl″) [George L. Coopernail, U.S. surgeon, 1876–1962] Bruising of the skin of the perineum, scrotum, or labia. It is considered indicative of a pelvic fracture.

Coopernail,

George P., U.S. surgeon, 1876-1962. Coopernail sign - in fracture of the pelvis, occurrence of ecchymosis of the perineum and scrotum, or labia.