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L F Peltier

Publications and source records attributed to L F Peltier.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed2001

How many members must an orthopaedic department have to teach effectively?

Although the subject matter contained in the curriculum of a medical school has expanded continuously, the time to present this material to the students has diminished. With the abandonment of most lectures in clinical subjects, students have been exposed to the surgical specialties by short required rotations through the services. Often these rotations are offered only as electives. However, the surgical specialties such as orthopaedic surgery have increased considerably in subject matter and scope. It no longer is possible to present the subject in a series of 10 or 12 lectures given by full-time or part-time faculty. Instead, to showcase the subject of orthopaedic surgery requires a clinical service that contains the full spectrum of the specialty from athletic injuries to scoliosis. Only in this way can the specialty attract the bright and capable students who will become the leaders of orthopaedics in the future. To field such a panoply of specialists requires a combined effort by the school, the hospital, and the private sector.

Faculty, Medical↗
PubMed1997

Patron saints of medicine.

From the earliest times, medical practitioners have sought divine help and support to aid them as they go about their busy rounds. In the early Christian era, 4 individuals were singled out as patron saints of medicine, and particularly of physicians and surgeons. These men were all natives of Asia Minor; they were all educated in the Greek medical tradition; and they were all busy practitioners. They were the Apostle Luke, Saints Cosmas and Damian and Saint Panteleimon. Through the centuries, they have served as worthy role models for the physicians who have invoked their aide.

Bible↗
PubMed1994

Useful hints for the study of the history of orthopaedics.

Although there is considerable interest among orthopaedic surgeons in the history of their specialty, many fail to pursue their interest because of an unfamiliarity with the tools and methods by which historical information can be assembled. The purpose of this article is to point out the resources for historical research available to most physicians and to give some suggestions for their use.

History, 19th Century↗
PubMed1988

Fat embolism. A perspective.

The importance of fat embolism as a complication of bony trauma has been recognized for over 100 years. During this time there have been short bursts of rapid progress in knowledge and understanding of the problem separated by periods of confusion and misunderstandings. Presently, as a result of improvements in technology, new information has been derived to reduce significantly the morbidity and mortality of fat embolism.

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation↗
PubMed1985

Historical note on bone and soft tissue sarcoma.

Since antiquity, the large bony and fleshy tumors have been called sarcomas. It was not until after the development of cellular pathology during the middle of the 19th century that sarcomas were separated from carcinomas on the basis of their tissues of origin. This paper traces the growth of these ideas as well as the introduction of effective methods of treatment of the sarcomas.

Bone Neoplasms↗
PubMed1983

Guerin versus Malgaigne: a precedent for the free criticism of scientific papers.

The right to publish data and opinions which are critical of the theories and practices of our colleagues is taken for granted. This right was not gained without a struggle, both moral and legal. The case of Guerin versus Malgaigne established a significant precedent in this regard. Since the protagonists were both orthopaedic pioneers and the case involved the first surgical approach to the treatment of scoliosis, it is of great interest.

France↗