Here's a charming, in-depth account of the history of orthopaedics, written by an accomplished and much-admired orthopaedist. Dr. Rang's humorous, anecdotal style gives readers a fresh perspective on the specialty. This informative book is a valuable resource for anyone wishing to learn more about the facts and forces that shaped this burgeoning field. It will also make a thoughtful gift for orthopaedic practitioners, residents, and fellows who are interested in their profession's history Presents biographical sketches of ...
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Here's a charming, in-depth account of the history of orthopaedics, written by an accomplished and much-admired orthopaedist. Dr. Rang's humorous, anecdotal style gives readers a fresh perspective on the specialty. This informative book is a valuable resource for anyone wishing to learn more about the facts and forces that shaped this burgeoning field. It will also make a thoughtful gift for orthopaedic practitioners, residents, and fellows who are interested in their profession's history Presents biographical sketches of early orthopaedists to familiarize readers with the field's pioneers. Covers many topics that are hard to find in other sources, such as the origin of orthopaedic hospitals. Includes 660 illustrations that add a visual dimension to the coverage, depicting early models of orthopaedic devices, portraits of trailblazing practitioners, and much more. Offers abundant timelines that provide overviews of historical events. Discussesdevelopments that are relatively new to the field, including arthroscopy, internal fixation of fractures, and joint replacement. Quotes early descriptions of orthopaedics and its key terms. Traces historical developments in orthopaedics by body area or subspecialty, e.g., the adult hip, spinal pain, and sports medicine.
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Very Good+; Hardcover; Very light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; Name whited-out to the first endpaper, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are bright and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium-Large Format (Quatro, 9.75"-10.75" tall); 3.1 lbs; Red and blue covers with title in gold lettering; 3rd Edition; 2000, Saunders Publishing; 587 pages; "The Story of Orthopaedics, " by Mercer Rang.
Add this copy of The Story of Orthopaedics to cart. $297.50, very good condition, Sold by Salish Sea Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Saunders Publishing.
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Very Good+; Hardcover; Very light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are bright and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium-Large Format (Quatro, 9.75"-10.75" tall); Red and blue covers with title in gold lettering; 3rd Edition; 2000, Saunders Publishing; 587 pages; "The Story of Orthopaedics, " by Mercer Rang.
