02585cam a22003493u 4500 69222 UtSlPG 20260610134612.0 m cr n 260607r20221909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RD Milne, John Stewart, 1871-1913 The apparatus used by the Greeks and Romans in the setting of fractures and the reduction of dislocations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-10-24 deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Apparatus Used by the Greeks and Romans in the Setting of Fractures and the Reduction of Dislocations" by John S. Milne is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book provides an exploration of ancient surgical apparatus and techniques used by the Greeks and Romans for treating fractures and dislocations. It offers insights into the medical practices and advancements of these civilizations, highlighting their understanding of human anatomy and methods of treatment. The book primarily focuses on the tools and methods detailed in historical texts by notable figures such as Hippocrates and Galen. It elaborates on various devices like splints, bandages, and other materials employed to treat injuries, emphasizing techniques for effective application. Milne discusses the practices of ancient practitioners, including the use of roller bandages, waxed compresses, and intricate wooden machines known as the scamnum designed for reducing dislocations. The text serves as a historical account of early surgical practices and provides a glimpse into the medical knowledge of ancient cultures, illustrating the evolution of treatment methods over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Interstate Medical Journal, 1909 Fractures -- Treatment -- History Dislocations -- Treatment -- History Surgical instruments and apparatus -- Rome Surgical instruments and apparatus -- Greece https://archive.org/details/b29006107 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69222 110018 110018