Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and often misunderstood world of spinal curvature, a condition that has fascinated medical professionals for centuries. The author, drawing on years of both medical training and practical experience in orthopaedic mechanics, provides a unique and insightful perspective on this condition, one that combines anatomical knowledge with a thorough understanding of the body's mechanical functioning. Rather than simply classifying spinal curvature by its location or direction, the author focuses on its underlying causes, meticulously dissecting the intricate interplay between the spine, its supporting base, and the weight it bears above. This approach leads to a novel and clearer classification system, which categorizes curvatures as either intrinsic (originating within the spine itself) or extrinsic (resulting from imbalances in the body's structure). The author further delves into the two primary components of the spine, the muscular-nervous system and the osseous-ligamentous framework, illustrating how each contributes to the development of curvature. He then meticulously outlines the stages of each type of curvature, offering a detailed roadmap of the condition's progression. Throughout, the author stresses the importance of understanding the body's inherent 'restituent' tendency, its natural inclination to adapt its shape in response to both internal and external influences, and how this plays a crucial role in the development and treatment of spinal curvature. The book culminates in a thorough examination of the suspensory plaster treatment, a common method at the time of publication, and presents compelling evidence for its limitations and potential drawbacks. Ultimately, this book offers a foundational approach to the treatment of spinal curvature, one that emphasizes the mechanical nature of the condition and underscores the importance of understanding the complex interplay of forces within the body. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333175504_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333175504
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333175504
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)