This book brings unique archival data reflecting the key publications of the Renaissance and nineteenth and twentieth century authors to your attention. Historical materials are translated from English, French, and German; in addition, unique archival photographs of patients with limb deformities are presented and contemporary clinical observations are described.

The publication is intended for a wide range of specialists — orthopedic traumatologists, physicians, rehabilitation specialists, rheumatologists, clinical pharmacologists, residents, medical and postgraduate students.