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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Poliomyelitis (Infantile Paralysis)

Poliomyelitis (Infantile Paralysis)

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ISBN10: 9377468035
ISBN13: 9789377468033
Publisher: Gyan Books
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Discover a fascinating historical perspective on one of the most feared childhood diseases of the early twentieth century. Poliomyelitis (Infantile Paralysis), edited by F. P. Millard, D.O., is a landmark medical work that presents an indepth osteopathic approach to understanding, treating, and managing poliomyelitis. Written during a period when medical knowledge of the disease was rapidly evolving, this richly illustrated volume offers valuable insight into historical clinical practice, anatomy, rehabilitation, and patient care. The book begins by examining the causes and modes of infection before guiding readers through the anatomy of the spinal cord, nervous system, lymphatic circulation, and the body's structural relationships. It then explores osteopathic treatment principles, practical therapeutic procedures, public health guidance, detailed patient case reports, and a thoughtful comparison between osteopathic and conventional medical approaches of its time. Featuring 97 illustrations and numerous clinical examples, this edition provides readers with a rare opportunity to study how physicians and osteopathic practitioners approached one of history's most challenging neurological diseases. Beyond its medical content, the book serves as an important historical document that reflects the scientific thinking, clinical observations, and therapeutic philosophy of the early 1900s. Whether you are a medical historian, osteopathy student, healthcare researcher, collector of rare medical literature, or simply interested in the evolution of neurological medicine, this carefully preserved edition offers an engaging and educational reading experience. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, osteopathic philosophy, clinical anatomy, neurological disorders, and the development of early rehabilitation techniques.

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