A Treatise on Fractures, Luxations, and Other Affections of the Bones

This work offers a comprehensive look at the treatment of broken bones and dislocated joints from the perspective of one of Paris’s most respected surgeons. Drawing on countless case studies, it explains how to assess injuries, choose splints, and manage pain with the techniques that defined early modern surgery. The text is organized around clear, methodical instructions that still reveal the practical reasoning behind each maneuver.

The translator, a diligent physician‑scholar, adds thoughtful notes that bridge the gap between eighteenth‑century French terminology and today’s medical language. Illustrated plates accompany the descriptions, and an appendix introduces later surgical refinements that emerged after the original author’s career. Listeners will experience the blend of rigorous anatomy, hands‑on advice, and the historic charm of a period document that shaped the foundations of orthopaedic care.