I. The Mechanism of Dislocation and Fracture of the Hip. II. Litholapaxy; or, Rapid Lithotrity with Evacuation.

Boston: Little Brown, 1900.

Two vols. in one., Illustrations. 8vo, contemporary red cloth, spine rather faded and worn at ends; lightly stained. Boston , 1900.

Cushing Collection B381. Combined edition of two classics of American medicine. I. (GM 4424, H. Winnett Orr 991, Reynolds Historical Library 501, Waller 1049), which was originally published in 1869, Bigelow was the first to describe in detail the mechanism of ileo-femoral (Bigelow's) ligament, and to show its importance in reduction of dislocation by the flexion method. II. (Reynolds Historical Library 502, Waller 1048), originally published in 1878, Bigelow is known for devising litholapaxy.

Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good(-)
Language: English

Price: $40.00

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