New Inventions and Directions for Ruptured Persons - Softcover

Teaching Them The Art Of Effectually Keeping Up Inguinal And Scrotal Ruptures

 
9781332977215: New Inventions and Directions for Ruptured Persons

Synopsis

This book is an expansion on the author's previous work, 'New Inventions and Directions'. It delves deeply into the subject of hernias, describing the nature of each type and discussing the various treatments available in the late 18th century. The author decries the prevalent quackery of the day that took advantage of sufferers, whilst detailing both the complex anatomy of hernias and the mechanisms at play in their formation. Providing an accessible guide to the subject, the book includes detailed descriptions of the author's truss designs and inventions, as well as a variety of innovations and improvements to existing practices, particularly focusing on the reduction of associated pain.

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