The Invention of Surgery explains this dramatic progress and highlights the personalities of the discipline's most dynamic historical figures. It links together the lives of the pioneering scientists who first understood what causes disease, how organs become infected or cancerous, and how surgery could powerfully intercede in people's lives, and then shows how the rise of surgery intersected with many of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the...

"In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering all species, situations, and science backgrounds. From the high-tech science of 3D printing, to inflatables, to toy wheels, this title has it all, including visits with subjects who are accessible for interviews and photography. INSPIRING is a perfect fit for animal lovers and science enthusiasts alike."--...

Each year, over 300,000 adults in the United States undergo hip replacement surgery. This book discusses what people experiencing hip pain can expect before, during and after surgery.

The incredible story of Trishna and Krishna, twin girls born joined at the head. Abandoned shortly after birth at an orphanage in Bangladesh, they had little chance of survival until they were saved and taken to Australia by an aid worker. After two years battling for life, the twins were ready for a series of delicate operations which would prepare them for the ultimate challenge: a marathon separation surgery that will allow them to live truly separate...

"Nearly 3.6 million Americans have their vision surgically corrected annually; it is the most commonly performed surgery in the nation. Even so, many people find themselves feeling anxious about the procedure. Author Robert K. Maloney is an experienced ophthalmologist who has performed thousands of vision correction surgeries. Not only is he an expert at performing these surgeries, he is a compassionate physician who understands the kinds of questions...

This book can be studied by undergraduate students preparing for their MBBS exams in surgery, and by postgraduate surgeons in training preparing for the MD exam in general surgery and the MRCS exams. The aim of this book is to make the assessment of medical students fair, structured, and objective. It can also be used as a training and review book by the students to improve their skills in history taking, clinical examination, and communication. It...

¿Por qué algunas personas no logran sentirse bien con su imagen tras haberse sometido a distintas cirugías plásticas? ¿Qué es el trastorno dismórfico corporal (TDC) y por qué no desaparece después de haber corregido aquello que rechazaba el paciente? ¿Cómo podemos saber si alguien es un buen candidato para la intervención que solicita? Con la edad, los traumas infantiles se manifiestan en forma de vergüenza corporal. Los pacientes que...

"An acclaimed medical expert and patient advocate offers an eye-opening look at many common and widely used medical interventions that have been shown to be far more harmful than helpful. Yet, surprisingly, despite clear evidence to the contrary, most doctors continue to recommend them. Modern medicine has significantly advanced in the last few decades as more informed practices, thorough research, and incredible breakthroughs have made it possible...