World War I and the Thomas Splint: A Historical Review.
In: Military medicine, 2024-04-24
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The Thomas splint, the first practical traction splint for femoral fractures, revolutionized the capabilities of military medicine. Its usage in WWI lowered the mortality rate from 80% to nearly 15%. Its development not only shaped modern orthopedics but also established the splint as standard equipment in hospitals worldwide.
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World War I and the Thomas Splint: A Historical Review.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Danford JR 3rd ; Stinner, DJ |
Zeitschrift: | Military medicine, 2024-04-24 |
Veröffentlichung: | Ahead of Print, 2024 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1930-613X (electronic) |
DOI: | 10.1093/milmed/usae108 |
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