Bones of contention: the decision to amputate in early modern Germany
The removal of a patient’s limb was the most radical procedure performed by early modern surgeons. It occurred only when a part of the body was considered lost to the “cold fire” (der kalte Brand) - a final, irreversible putrefaction. The harrowing experience held life-altering consequences for pati...
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Sixteenth Century Journal Publ.
[2016]
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The sixteenth century journal
Year: 2016, Volume: 47, Issue: 2, Pages: 327-350 |
IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history KBB German language area |
Further subjects: | B
Amputation
History
B Early Modern History B Social Exchange B Holy Roman Empire History B Medicine Germany History |
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