9780282568535 - Bones and Joints: Localisation and Extraction of Projectiles, After Effects of Wounds of the Bones and Joints, Artificial Limbs, War Otitis and War Deafness (Classi... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to locating and extracting projectiles from the human body, and using artificial limbs after such extractions. It provides an accessible overview of X-ray production and interpretation for medical professionals, examining the principles of X-ray technology, as well as methods for finding projectiles in the body. The authors explore the aftermath of wounds, including chronic osteomyelitis, gas gangrene, and other conditions, and illustrate techniques for surgical treatment. Published in 1918, the book arrived at a time of great need amidst the battlefields of World War One, showcasing some of the earliest medical practices and strategies for treating soldiers' war wounds. It is a substantial work by multiple authors, each an expert in a different area of medicine, resulting in a comprehensive text covering various aspects of war surgery. 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.