Hippocrates: A Pioneer in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Christos Koutserimpas,
Symeon Naoum,
Maria Piagkou
et al.
Abstract:Purpose Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, is considered the father of Medicine; however, his contributions to Orthopaedics and Traumatology have not been highlighted enough. The present historical review represents an effort to present and categorize his work, in this field, per clinical disorder and anatomical region. Methods The “Hippocratic Corpus” original text was thoroughly studied to identify all Hippocrates’ contributions in Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Volume III of his works, especially “On… Show more
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