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Historical perspective: history of spinal surgery
1Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Freiburg, Germany. KNOELLER@CH11.UKL.UNIFREIBURG.DE
Spine
|November 7, 2000
Abstract:
The surgical treatment of spinal disorders did not develop before the 1970s of the last century. Previously limited technical possibilities and the danger of infections spinal surgery could not spread wider. This article reviews the history of spinal surgery from first trials as mentioned in the papyrus Smith in 1550 B.C. in Egypt to advanced techniques of today.