On Fractures is a medical treatise written by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often referred to as the father of Western medicine. The book focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bone fractures, which were common injuries in ancient times due to the lack of modern safety measures. Hippocrates begins by describing the different types of fractures and their causes, including falls, blows, and excessive strain. He then goes on to discuss the signs and symptoms of fractures, such as pain, swelling, and ...
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On Fractures is a medical treatise written by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often referred to as the father of Western medicine. The book focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bone fractures, which were common injuries in ancient times due to the lack of modern safety measures. Hippocrates begins by describing the different types of fractures and their causes, including falls, blows, and excessive strain. He then goes on to discuss the signs and symptoms of fractures, such as pain, swelling, and deformity, and how to differentiate them from other injuries. The majority of the book is dedicated to the treatment of fractures, including immobilization techniques using splints, bandages, and traction. Hippocrates also emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition and hygiene during the healing process. In addition to practical advice, On Fractures also contains philosophical musings on the nature of medicine and the role of the physician. Hippocrates stresses the importance of empathy, observation, and critical thinking in the practice of medicine, values that continue to be relevant today. Overall, On Fractures is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the medical knowledge and practices of ancient Greece, as well as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Hippocrates in the field of medicine.When the third day arrives, that is to say, the seventh from the first dressing, if properly done, the swelling in the hand should be not very great; and the part which has been bandaged should be found more slender and less swelled at each time, and on the seventh day the swelling should be quite gone, and the broken bones should be more readily moved, and admit of being easily adjusted. And if these things be so, you should, after setting the fracture, apply the bandages so as to suit the splints, and a little more tight than formerly, unless there be more pain from the swelling in the hand. When you have applied the bandages, you must adjust the splints all around the limb, and secure them secure them with strings so loose as just to keep them in their place, without the application of the splints contributing at all to the compression of the arm.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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