Three cases of bone and joint surgery in the Fourteenth century

Reports that the Dubrovnik Historical Archives in Croatia provide an extensive source of historical material from as far back as the Eleventh and Twelfth centuries, much of it having some connection with medicine. Among this material are contracts made between three doctors and their patients that throw light on the methods used to treat surgical wounds in Dubrovnik in the early Fourteenth century. Discusses and analyzes these contracts, noting the confidence of the doctors, their high ethical demeanour towards their profession and patients, and their dedication to surgery. (Quotes from original text)