Further Observations on the Lateral Or Serpentine Curvature of the Spine

Further Observations on the Lateral Or Serpentine Curvature of the Spine PDF

Author: John Shaw

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021986580

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Published in 1836, this groundbreaking work by John Shaw explores the causes and treatment of lateral curvature of the spine - what we now know as scoliosis. Shaw describes several cases in detail, including treatments ranging from diet and exercise to the use of surgical instruments. While some of Shaw's ideas may seem outdated today, this book remains a valuable resource for anyone studying the history and development of medical science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.