Atlas Of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies
Subtitle: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles
Contributors: Douglas G. Smith (Editor); John W. Michael (Editor); John H. Bowker (Editor)
Edition: 3 edition
Publisher: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Published: October 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 963
ISBN-13: 9780892033133
Subjects: Orthopaedics & fractures; atlases; Medical / Nursing; Amputees; Rehabilitation; Medical; Reference; Orthopedics; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Amputation; Artificial limbs
First sentence: The distinct but interdependent fields of amputation surgery and prosthetics have historical roots extending back to about 1800 BCE when, according to the Rig-Veda, the Indian warrior-Queen Vishpla had her leg amputated following a battle, was fitted with a prosthesis made of iron, and subsequently returned to lead her troops.