The Story of Orthopaedics

Here's a charming, in-depth account of the history of orthopaedics, written by an accomplished and much-admired orthopaedist. Dr. Rang's humorous, anecdotal style gives readers a fresh perspective on the specialty. This informative book is a valuable resource for anyone wishing to learn more about the facts and forces that shaped this burgeoning field. It will also make a thoughtful gift for orthopaedic practitioners, residents, and fellows who are interested in their profession's history

Presents biographical sketches of early orthopaedists to familiarize readers with the field's pioneers.

Covers many topics that are hard to find in other sources, such as the origin of orthopaedic hospitals.

Includes 660 illustrations that add a visual dimension to the coverage, depicting early models of orthopaedic devices, portraits of trailblazing practitioners, and much more.

Offers abundant timelines that provide overviews of historical events.

Discussesdevelopments that are relatively new to the field, including arthroscopy, internal fixation of fractures, and joint replacement.

Quotes early descriptions of orthopaedics and its key terms.

Traces historical developments in orthopaedics by body area or subspecialty, e.g., the adult hip, spinal pain, and sports medicine.

Mercer Rang, MB, BS, FRCS (Eng), FRCSC, Professor, University of Toronto; Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Hospital for Sick Children and The Bloorview MacMillan Centre, Toronto,Canada