Bones and Joints: Localisation and Extraction of Projectiles, After Effects of Wounds of the Bones and Joints, Artificial Limbs, War Otitis and War Deafness (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

L. Ombredanne

 
9780282568535: Bones and Joints: Localisation and Extraction of Projectiles, After Effects of Wounds of the Bones and Joints, Artificial Limbs, War Otitis and War Deafness (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive guide to locating and extracting projectiles from the human body, and using artificial limbs after such extractions. It provides an accessible overview of X-ray production and interpretation for medical professionals, examining the principles of X-ray technology, as well as methods for finding projectiles in the body. The authors explore the aftermath of wounds, including chronic osteomyelitis, gas gangrene, and other conditions, and illustrate techniques for surgical treatment. Published in 1918, the book arrived at a time of great need amidst the battlefields of World War One, showcasing some of the earliest medical practices and strategies for treating soldiers' war wounds. It is a substantial work by multiple authors, each an expert in a different area of medicine, resulting in a comprehensive text covering various aspects of war surgery.

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9780365462859: Bones and Joints: Localisation and Extraction of Projectiles, After Effects of Wounds of the Bones and Joints, Artificial Limbs, War Otitis and War Deafness (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0365462853 ISBN 13:  9780365462859
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019
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