The Thomas Splint: A Modification and Extension of its Uses in Clinical Orthopaedics

Sir Hugh Owen Thomas descended from a long line of Welsh bone-setters. He stressed on the importance of rest in treatment and was responsible for many landmark contributions in the field of orthopaedics. He is especially celebrated for his design and use of splints; the famous Thomas knee splint is...

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Main Authors: Kamath BJ, Reddy B, Jayasheelan N, Reddy R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Light House Polyclinic Mangalore 2016-05-01
Series:Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.ojhas.org/issue57/2016-1-7.html