The contribution to our understanding of spinal disorders by the great Windmill Street School of Anatomy.
Spinal Cord 2010;
49:323-32. [PMID:
20531356 DOI:
10.1038/sc.2010.55]
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Abstract
STUDY DESIGN
This is a review article.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study is to investigate the contribution of the private school of anatomy, the Great Windmill Street School, in our understanding of the physiology, anatomy and pathology of the spine and spinal cord and its role in the treatment of spinal diseases in the eighteenth century. Much has been written about the Hunter brothers and Sir Charles Bell and their contribution to anatomy and medical teaching but the significant role of the Great Windmill Street School of Anatomy in our understanding of the spinal cord and the treatment of spinal disorders had not been previously explored.
SETTING
Wendover, UK.
METHODS
Review of the literature.
RESULTS
Not applicable.
CONCLUSION
The Great Windmill Street School of Anatomy was unique and fundamental in our understanding of the spine and the spinal cord and the treatment of spinal diseases. What is remarkable is that this work emanated from a private school and not a hospital or a university and it allowed an outstanding school of surgeons and physicians to carry out their work unfettered.
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