Episode 86 - Dr. Nikolay Pirogov - Founder of Field Surgery

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Episode 116 - The Ilizarov Apparatus

In this episode, we will cover Gavriil Ilizarov, the Soviet surgeon who created what is now known as the Ilizarov Apparatus, which is used to heal complex bone fractures and lengthen limbs. We'll discuss his life story, how he made his discovery, and its spread beyond the USSR. A ...  Show more

Episode 115 - Sit up and take notice: The Fowler Position

In this episode, we will talk about the Fowler position in surgery, its current and historical uses, the person behind the name, and the legend of its development. Along the way, we'll cover the origins of the Red Cross and Geneva Convention, the discovery of the pancreatic duct, ...  Show more

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