Description: This book presents a comprehensive examination of war surgery focused on injuries to the skull, brain, spine, spinal cord, meninges, and peripheral nerves, gleaned from the medical literature of World War I. The author has collated, digested, and arranged the material in an organized form to provide a valuable resource for both historical and practical purposes. The book includes selections from standard texts and contributions from leading experts in the field, offering a diverse range of perspectives and insights. It explores the mechanisms and clinical presentations of cranial fractures and wounds, with a particular focus on the neurological complications that can arise. The author also delves into the diagnosis and management of spinal cord injuries, emphasizing the importance of early intervention to minimize long-term disability. Peripheral nerve injuries and their surgical management are also covered in detail, providing a comprehensive overview of this complex topic. Overall, the book provides a valuable historical record of war surgery practices during World War I and offers practical guidance for the management of neurological injuries in military and civilian settings. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: War Surgery of the Nervous System, 1917 (Classic Reprint)
Topic: Medicine, Surgery
Genre: Classics
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
Publication Name: War Surgery of the Nervous System 1917 : A Digest of the Important Medical Journals and Books Published During the European War (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2015
Subject: Surgery / General
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 17.3 Oz
Subject Area: Medical
Item Length: 9 in
Author: United States. Surgeon-'s Office
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
