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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 9/2019

01-09-2019 | Orthopaedic Heritage

Abulcasis (936–1013): his work and contribution to orthopaedics

Authors: Konstantinos Markatos, Andreas Mavrogenis, Emmanouil Brilakis, Demetrios Korres, Marianna Karamanou, Efstathios Chronopoulos

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 9/2019

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Abstract

Aim of the study

The purpose of this historic review is to summarize the life and work of Abulcasis (936–1013) and his contribution to surgery and orthopaedics.

Method

We conducted an extensive search in libraries as well as online in PubMed and Google Scholar.

Results

Abulcasis in his work combines the knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman physicians and surgeons with the extensive knowledge of Arabic medicine and pharmacology. He also pioneered surgical technique with the invention of numerous surgical instruments and with several revolutionary surgical techniques.

Conclusion

Abulcasis made an impact with his medical writings in which he summarized the works of ancient Greek and Roman physicians like Hippocrates and Galen with the influence of medieval authors and the knowledge of the Arabic medicine and pharmacology. His descriptions and innovations in his work remained a work of reference in the West and East for many centuries to come.
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Metadata
Title
Abulcasis (936–1013): his work and contribution to orthopaedics
Authors
Konstantinos Markatos
Andreas Mavrogenis
Emmanouil Brilakis
Demetrios Korres
Marianna Karamanou
Efstathios Chronopoulos
Publication date
01-09-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 9/2019
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-019-04371-5

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