Practical Observations of the Tibia: To Which Is Which a Defence of a Tract, Entitled, Description Of; Illustrated With Cases, and a Copper-Plate (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Whately

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656040769 ISBN 13: 9780656040766

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Detailed, case‑based look at tibia diseases and their treatment, with a historical illustration to guide understanding.

This edition compiles numerous cases concerning the tibia, including inflammation, abscesses, and necrosis, outlining symptoms, progression, and how practitioners approached healing. It presents the author’s methods and reflections in clear language, offering a practical window into early medical reasoning around bone disease.

• Real‑world case narratives show how bone fragments, ulcers, and swellings affected young patients, and what recovery looked like.
• The text contrasts treatment options, including caustic exposure versus surgical cutting, and discusses when other tools like the trephine might be used.
• Readers gain insight into how age, anatomy, and disease progression influenced decisions and outcomes.
• A copper plate illustration accompanies the discussion, providing a visual reference to the described conditions.

Ideal for readers of medical history and case studies focused on bone disease and its treatment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656040769
• ISBN 13: 9780656040766
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 142