Pathological and surgical observations on diseases of the joints / by Sir Benjamin C. Brodie.

  • Brodie, Benjamin, Sir, 1783-1862.
Date:
1850
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    ADVERTISEMENT. The fifth edition of my Treatise on the Diseases of the Joints, which is now offered to the public, differs, in many respects, from those by which it has been preceded. I have found no reason to alter the general arrangement of these diseases, which my early investigations had led me to adopt. But many new cases and observations have been introduced, illustrating the patholo- gical changes which were described formerly; and some new chapters have been added, relating to other changes, which my earlier experience - had led me to notice only in a brief and cursory manner. Those parts which relate to the dia- gnosis and treatment of diseases have been con- siderably extended; and I hope that the volume will thus be rendered more useful to the practical surgeon, whose principal object must always be to obtain the means of cure, and to whom scientific pathology will be valuable in propor- tion as it leads to this ulterior result. Although these researches have occupied more or less of my time during the greater part of my professional life, I am aware that they arc