On the Mechanical Treatment of Disease of the Hip-Joint.

Taylor, Charles Fayette

Published by New York: William Wood & Co., 1873., 1873

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First printing. 8vo. 62 pp. Illustrated with 15 figure. Original gilt-stamped green cloth binding. Shands (The Early Orthopaedic Surgeons of America) devotes chapter 7 to Taylor (1827-1899) one of the great orthopaedic surgeons of the 19th century and one who was spoken of as the first great American surgeon-mechanic . . . . he did more than any other physician had done before to take brace-making out of the hands of the poorly trained mechanic and to place it into the hands of the qualified physician. Light rubbing at the extremities else tight, near fine. Uncommon thus. Seller Inventory # 21235

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Title: On the Mechanical Treatment of Disease of ...

Publisher: New York: William Wood & Co., 1873.

Publication Date: 1873

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition