Chirurgical Essays On The Causes And Symptoms Of Ruptures, And The Pernicious Consequences Of Referring Patients To Truss Makers (1782)

Chirurgical Essays On The Causes And Symptoms Of Ruptures, And The Pernicious Consequences Of Referring Patients To Truss Makers is a book written by Thomas Brand in 1782. The book focuses on the causes and symptoms of ruptures, which are common medical conditions that occur when a part of the body protrudes through a weak spot in the surrounding tissue. In the book, Brand highlights the dangers of referring patients to truss makers, who were individuals that specialized in creating devices to support hernias. He argues that truss makers often lacked medical training and could cause more harm than good by using ineffective or harmful methods to treat patients with ruptures. Brand provides detailed descriptions of the various types of hernias and their symptoms, as well as the potential complications that can arise if they are left untreated. He also discusses the various surgical techniques that can be used to repair hernias, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical advice from trained professionals rather than relying on truss makers. Overall, Chirurgical Essays On The Causes And Symptoms Of Ruptures, And The Pernicious Consequences Of Referring Patients To Truss Makers is an important historical text that sheds light on the medical practices of the 18th century and highlights the dangers of relying on untrained individuals for medical treatment.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.