Isbn: 9780243980598 - Dissertation Sur L'inutilité De L'amputation Des Membres (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author argues that amputation is frequently unnecessary and counterproductive in battlefield medicine, especially when faced with cases of severe contusions or lacerations and fractures of bones. Amputations were historically performed in such cases to prevent the spread of infection, but the author here posits that infection can be avoided, and bones and soft tissues can be restored to a great extent with proper treatment. The author bases his argument on his own battlefield experience, citing examples of soldiers under his care whose limbs were spared and who recovered fully from serious injuries. He also provides detailed instructions on how to treat such injuries, emphasizing the importance of preventing infection, removing damaged bone fragments, and promoting suppuration. The author's approach was highly controversial at the time but has since been vindicated by the development of modern medical techniques. This book is therefore a valuable historical document that sheds light on the evolution of surgical practices and the ongoing debate over the necessity of amputation in the treatment of severe trauma. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…