[Changes in technological orthopedics--function and esthetics].

T Böni; B Rüttimann

doi:10.1055/s-2008-1039959

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[Changes in technological orthopedics--function and esthetics].

T Böni·B Rüttimann

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A few famous historical examples of prosthetic and orthotic treatments of the upper and lower limbs are studied from the point of view of their function and aesthetics. For a long period the main emphasis was put on function. Since Ambroise Paré (1510-1590) aesthetics has been taken increasingly into consideration. In order to satisfy the growing functional and aesthetic expectations of our patients a close collaboration between physician and craftsman is essential. A hundred years ago Albert Hoffa (1859-1907) insisted that mechanical workshops be set up in Orthopaedic University Clinics. His demands are as actual as ever.

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T Böni, B Rüttimann. [Changes in technological orthopedics--function and esthetics].. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1039959

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