George Riddoch: the man who found Ludwig Guttmann

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:...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Spinal cord 2012-02, Vol.50 (2), p.88-93
Hauptverfasser:	Silver, J R, Weiner, M-F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anatomy Biological and medical sciences Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedicine Cerebrospinal fluid. Meninges. Spinal cord Esophagus Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen George Riddoch History, 18th Century History, 19th Century Human Physiology Humans Literature reviews Medical sciences Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes) Neurochemistry Neurology Neurology - history Neuropsychology Neurosciences Rehabilitation Centers - history review Riddoch Spinal cord Spinal Cord Injuries - history Spinal Cord Injuries - rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injuries - therapy Tumors United Kingdom War World War I World War II
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	1362-4393 1476-5624
DOI:	10.1038/sc.2011.117