Orthopedic and reconstruction surgery : industrial and civilian / by Fred H. Albee.

  • Fred H. Albee
Date:
1919
Catalogue details

Licence: In copyright

Credit: Orthopedic and reconstruction surgery : industrial and civilian / by Fred H. Albee. Source: Wellcome Collection.

    10/1152 page 14
    PKI1AC1■: •p 'Flic importance of combining in one treatise both the conservative and (he operative systems of treatment, thus demonstrating the interrelation¬ ships of the two and the mutual dependence of the one upon the other. Acknowledgment should be made of the obligation and indebtedness due to the members of the American Orthopedic Association and the profession in general, especiallv to Sir Robert Jones, to Colonel E. G. Brackett, to Alfred Herbert Tubby, C. M. G. and to John Fraser, M. I)., F. R. C. S., for investiga¬ tions freely drawn upon in the views presented in this treatise. Sincere grati¬ tude should be expressed to all those who have so intelligently and loyally assisted in the preparation of this work, especially to the late Dr. W. L. Thompson, to Dr. P. G. Skillern, Jr., of Philadelphia, for reviewing the text, to Dr. Leo Mayer for his contribution to the chapter on “War Surgery” and his many helpful suggestions and criticisms. Extensive quotations are made from Sir Robert Jones’ valuable and timely book, “Notes on Military Orthopedic Surgery;” from the manuscript of Dr. Mayer’s excellent work entitled “Orthopedic Treatment of Gunshot Injuries;” and from the Report of the Orthopedic Division of the Surgeon General’s Office, particularly the material relating to the amputated and to artificial limbs. Appreciation is also flue to Mr. K. K. Bosse for his co-operation in the production of the original illustrations and to W. B. Saunders Company for their sustained interest and efficiency in the publication of this book. Fred H. Albee. 40 Fast 41ST Street, New York Citv, July, 1919.
    digitised image 1
    digitised image 2
    digitised image 3