Practical Observations Surgery by Hey William (48 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, penned by a seasoned medical professional, delves into the realm of surgical practices and medical observations from the early 19th century. The author's meticulous documentation of cases encountered throughout his career offers a fascinating glimpse into the medical landscape of a bygone era. Predominantly centered around surgical interventions and the treatment of various ailments, this work provides invaluable insights into the evolution of medical knowledge and techniques. The author's expertise shines through in his detailed accounts of procedures such as skull fracture repairs, cataract surgeries, and the management of limb injuries. He challenges conventional methods, advocating for the preservation of the scalp and skull during fracture treatments and introducing innovative surgical instruments like a specialized saw for more precise bone removal. His approach to cataract surgery through depression, rather than the then-popular extraction method, reflects a nuanced understanding of ocular anatomy and a commitment to patient well-being. Beyond surgical techniques, the author delves into the complexities of medical diagnosis and treatment, exploring cases of abscesses, arterial wounds, and other afflictions. His observations underscore the interconnectedness of the body's systems and the importance of a holistic approach to patient care. The book serves as a testament to the author's dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes, leaving a lasting legacy for generations of medical practitioners to come. 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.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on understanding and treating injuries to the head. The author describes several cases where he successfully treated skull fractures resulting from blunt force trauma by preserving the skull bone and scalp by using a self-developed saw-like instrument to remove only the damaged portion of the skull. He argues that this method is superior to the trephination widely practiced at the time, as it preserves the natural covering of the brain and prevents unnecessary destruction of healthy bone. The author also shares insights on treating wounds to the posterior tibial artery and cataracts. 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.…

Condition: Good. Reprint. G : in good condition. Cover rubbed and scuffed. Title page missing. Foxed. Ex Richmond Hospital Dublin. 210mm x 130mm (8" x 5"). xi, 578pp, [xiv] + plates. 14 b/w plates. Brown hardback half-leather cover with marbled boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 332, 12 p., 10 pl. First American Edition. Bound in contemporary leather. Most plates retaining tissue guards. Pages tanned. Garrison-Morton 5582; Garrison Morton 4308.1; AI 8610; Austin 904.

Hardcover. Second Edition, Corrected and Enlarged. Octavo, xi, [1], 578, [14], 16 pages plus all 16 full-page engraved plates (eight of which are bound in and eight of which are inserted between the pages, unbound), including one folding plate. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in modern taupe leather with red cloth label bearing gilt titling. Light shelf wear to board edges; light rubbing to board surfaces. Text block untrimmed and lightly age toned with some plates bound in and others loose. Page bearing the explanation to pl. 6 with closed tear running horizontally from fore edge to spine, impacting text but not hampering legibility. 1383169. Special Collections - Downstairs.…

Modern Cloth-Backed Boards. Condition: Very Good. First Edition in America. Ten plates. Lightly browned; light stain on a few leaves at end; faded ink stamp on title page and two further pages.

Hardcover. Octavo, v, 9-332 pp including plates. Fair; bound in contemporary leather with large areas of discoloration and bookworm damage, cracks to spine and wear to edges and corners; binding tight; text block age-toned; deep foxing and age-toning to pages throughout; 10 plates present and intact; previous owner name in ink on title page "Horatio Claggett;" ex-library copy with usual markings, including institutional stamps to several pages and call numbers written in pencil and ink; MF consignment. 1357335. Special Collections.…

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition, Corrected and Enlarged. xi; (i); 578; (xiv)(index) pages. 16 copper engraved plates. Light damp stain to corner of first few pages. Contemporary full calf neatly rebacked. With the bookplate and signature of Dr. Dudley, Kinnetty, King's Co.

First American Edition. Contemporary tree calf, red leather spine label lettered in gilt, 8 ½ x 5 ½, 332 [10 index], [1, ads] pp. Joints cracked, top cover detached, a 1 ½ x ½ piece missing from top of spine. Contemporary name in ink on title page, browning to some pages and plates, a piece missing from rear endpaper (2x1). Hey (1736-1819) one of the most important surgeons of his day, began his career as an apprentice to a surgeon and apothecary at the age of 14. As an apprentice, he almost died of an opium overdose while studying its effects. It is believed that Hey bumped his knee while getting out of a bath in 1773, and his subsequent interest in the knee may be attributed to this event. Among Heyâs accomplishments were the founding of the General Infirmary in Leeds, his description of subacute osteomyelitis of the tibia, for which he advocated a process for removing the lesion, his introduction of tarso-metatarsal amputation, and the coining of the phrase "internal derangement of the knee." Hey was an outstanding surgical operator in his time; he is said to have performed the difficult operation of lithotomy three times in his first year of operating. He introduced valuable improvements into the treatment of hernia, cataract, and dislocations. This work is believed to be his most important contribution to medical literature. Austin 904 Garrison-Morton 5583.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. v, 1 leaf [contents, errata], 537 pp, 7 leaves [index]; 10 plates. Original boards, rebacked with cloth spine, preserving old (?original) printed paper spine label. Signature of former owner on front board. Untrimmed. Very Good. First Edition. Garrison-Morton 5582. Garrison-Morton 4308.1: "Hey described subacute osteomyelitis of the tibia before Brodie. He may have become interested in the knee after banging his own knee while getting out of a bath in 1773. He remained lame for the rest of his life. Hey coined the phrase 'internal derangement of the knee', and described injuries to the meniscal cartilages. He also devised a type of amputation of the foot ('Hey's amputation'). His book includes the description of the falciform ligament of the saphenous opening, 'Hey's ligament'." "At the beginning of his professional life [Hey] formed the habit of keeping written records of all his cases--a custom which he continued almost to his death in 1819 at the age of 83. In 1803 he culled from his notebooks a selection of cases which he published in book form under the title, Practical Observations in Surgery, Illustrated with Cases" (Keith, Menders of the Maimed, pp. 318-19). Le Vay, History of Orthopaedics, p. 94. Bick, Source Book of Orthopaedics, 2d ed., pp. 356-57. Dobson, Anatomical Eponyms, 2d ed., p. 94, citing this work. …

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 376. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1805 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 376.…

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Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 630.