Rickets surgery, 19th century
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Rickets surgery, 19th century
Rickets surgery, 19th-century artwork. This surgery is taking place in an institute in Milan, Italy, dedicated to treating children with rickets. Rickets is a softening of the bones in children due to impaired metabolism or vitamin D deficiency. Surgery was usually on the bowed legs that resulted. Italy was one of the earliest countries in Europe to have institutions for those with rickets, with the most famous, the Pious Institute for rickets sufferers of Milan, opening in 1874. It developed from a school into a modern hospital. Artwork from the 17th volume (first period of 1896) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1890s 1896 Annual Volume Child Clinic Doctor Doctors French Girl Hospital Institute Italian Italy La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Milan Nurse Operating Operating Room Paediatrics Patient Pediatrics Physicians Popular Science Rickets Surgeon Surgeons Surgery Surgical Treat Treating Treatment Weekly Bowed Condition Disorder Health Care Mono Chrome Operate
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This print captures a significant moment in medical history - a rickets surgery taking place in Milan, Italy during the 19th century. The artwork showcases an institute dedicated to treating children afflicted with this debilitating condition. Rickets, characterized by softening of the bones due to impaired metabolism or vitamin D deficiency, often resulted in bowed legs that required surgical intervention. Italy was at the forefront of providing specialized care for those suffering from rickets, and the renowned Pious Institute for rickets sufferers of Milan opened its doors in 1874. Originally established as a school, it evolved into a modern hospital catering to the needs of these young patients. The image itself is part of La Science Illustree, a popular French science weekly publication from 1896. It offers us a glimpse into the operating room where doctors and nurses diligently work together to treat this distressing disorder. The historical illustration portrays both male and female healthcare professionals focused on helping their young patient overcome her condition. This powerful artwork serves as a testament to human resilience and our ongoing quest for advancements in medicine. It reminds us how far we have come in understanding and treating diseases like rickets while honoring the pioneering efforts made by institutions such as the Pious Institute for rickets sufferers of Milan.
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