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George Riddoch: the man who found Ludwig Guttmann
1National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire, UK. jrussellsilver@btconnect.com
Study Design:
This is a review article.
Objectives:
To evaluate the role played by George Riddoch in the setting up of spinal units in the UK and the appointment of Ludwig Guttmann.
Setting:
Wendover, UK.
Methods:
Review of the literature and the public records.
Results:
Not applicable.
Conclusions:
George Riddoch's contribution to our understanding of the treatment for spinal injuries by means of his research on the patho-physiology, treatment and the setting up of spinal injury units in World Wars I and II was outstanding, especially his role in finding, appointing and supervising Ludwig Guttmann at the National Spinal Injuries Centre.
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