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Published in: International Orthopaedics 8/2018

01-08-2018 | Orthopaedic Heritage

Jean-Louis Petit (1674–1750): a pioneer anatomist and surgeon and his contribution to orthopaedic surgery and trauma surgery

Authors: Konstantinos Markatos, Georgios Androutsos, Marianna Karamanou, Georgios Tzagkarakis, Maria Kaseta, Andreas Mavrogenis

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 8/2018

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this review is to summarize the life and work of Jean-Louis Petit, his inventions, his discoveries, and his impact on the evolution of surgery of his era.

Method

A thorough search of the literature was undertaken in PubMed and Google Scholar as well as in physical books in libraries to summarize current and classic literature on Petit.

Results

Jean-Louis Petit (1674–1750) was an eminent anatomist and surgeon of his era with an invaluable contribution to clinical knowledge, surgical technique, and instrumentation as well as innovative therapeutic modalities and basic scientific discoveries.

Conclusion

Jean-Louis Petit was an innovative anatomist and surgeon as well as an excellent clinician of his era. He revolutionized the surgical technique of his era with a significant contribution to what would later become orthopaedic surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Jean-Louis Petit (1674–1750): a pioneer anatomist and surgeon and his contribution to orthopaedic surgery and trauma surgery
Authors
Konstantinos Markatos
Georgios Androutsos
Marianna Karamanou
Georgios Tzagkarakis
Maria Kaseta
Andreas Mavrogenis
Publication date
01-08-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 8/2018
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-018-3978-8

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