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Percival Pott
PERCIVALL POTT surgeon at St Bartholomews hospital, London, who gave his name to a fracture of the ankle and a deformity of the spine, Potts disease. Date: 1714 - 1788
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1714 1788 Ankle Bartholomew Deformity Disease Fracture Gave Percival Spine Surgeon Pott
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1. Title: "Percival Pott: The Surgeon Who Left Lasting Marks on Medicine" This evocative image captures the distinguished figure of Percival Pott (1714-1788), a renowned British surgeon who made significant contributions to the medical world, particularly in the fields of orthopedics and trauma surgery. Pott served as a surgeon at the prestigious St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London during the 18th century. Pott is best known for his groundbreaking work on two distinct medical conditions. The first is a fracture of the ankle, now referred to as a Pott's fracture. This injury, which occurs when the ankle bone (talus) is dislocated from the tibia and fibula, was first described and treated by Pott in 1764. His innovative surgical techniques for treating this injury revolutionized the field and saved countless lives. The second condition that bears Pott's name is a deformity of the spine, known as Pott's disease. This condition, which involves the progressive destruction of the vertebrae due to tuberculosis, was first identified and described by Pott in 1779. His meticulous observations and documentation of this debilitating condition paved the way for a better understanding of spinal tuberculosis and its treatment. Pott's dedication to his patients and his relentless pursuit of knowledge left an indelible mark on the medical community. His discoveries and innovations continue to influence modern medical practices, making him an enduring figure in the history of medicine. This portrait, taken at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London during the 18th century, serves as a testament to Pott's remarkable legacy.
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