Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.

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Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.

by Alexis Thomson, Alexander Miles

EN·~22 hours·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total

MANUAL OF SURGERY - BY ALEXIS THOMSON, F.R.C.S.Ed. AND Eng. PROFESSOR OF SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH SURGEON EDINBURGH ROYAL INFIRMARY AND ALEXANDER MILES, F.R.C.S.Ed. SURGEON EDINBURGH ROYAL INFIRMARY

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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MANUAL OF SURGERY - CHAPTER I INJURIES OF BONES

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CHAPTER II INJURIES OF JOINTS

30:39

CHAPTER III INJURIES IN THE REGION OF THE SHOULDER AND UPPER ARM

1:03:33

CHAPTER IV INJURIES IN THE REGION OF THE ELBOW AND FOREARM

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CHAPTER V INJURIES IN THE REGION OF THE WRIST AND HAND

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CHAPTER VI INJURIES IN THE REGION OF THE PELVIS, HIP-JOINT, AND THIGH

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CHAPTER VII INJURIES IN THE REGION OF THE KNEE AND LEG

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CHAPTER VIII INJURIES IN REGION OF ANKLE AND FOOT

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Description

A thorough, practical guide for anyone working with injuries of the limbs, head, and neck, this volume walks readers through the essential principles of diagnosis, reduction, and fixation. It starts with clear explanations of bone anatomy and common fracture patterns, then moves to step‑by‑step techniques for managing dislocations, splinting, and operative approaches. Each section balances detailed description with the clinical reasoning needed to choose the right treatment.

Richly illustrated throughout, the book features more than 280 drawings that bring complex procedures to life, from the nuances of shoulder reduction to the intricacies of pelvic fractures. Updated for its sixth edition, the text reflects the latest standards of early‑20th‑century surgery while remaining accessible to both students and seasoned practitioners. Whether you’re reviewing basics or refining your operative skills, the manual serves as a reliable, hands‑on reference for the challenges of extremity, head, and neck surgery.

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Language

en

Duration

~22 hours (1286K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Mar 29, 2009

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the authors

Alexis Thomson

Alexis Thomson

1863–1924

A Scottish surgeon and medical writer, he helped shape early 20th-century surgical teaching through clear, practical books used by students and doctors alike. Best known for co-authoring the widely read Manual of Surgery, he brought academic precision and clinical experience together on the page.

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Alexander Miles

Alexander Miles

Best known for a lifesaving elevator safety improvement, this 19th-century inventor and businessman helped make everyday travel in tall buildings far safer. His story also reflects a life of ambition, entrepreneurship, and persistence.

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