The role of Edward Harrison's (1766–1838) disciples,Thomas Engall,John and George Epps,Charles Hoyland,John Evans Riadore,John Robinson and John Baptiste de Serney in the treatment of spinal deformity in the Victorian medical world
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The role of Edward Harrison's (1766–1838) disciples,Thomas Engall,John and George Epps,Charles Hoyland,John Evans Riadore,John Robinson and John Baptiste de Serney in the treatment of spinal deformity in the Victorian medical world
Edward Harrison was a distinguished and innovative physician, an educationalist who had a profound influence on the treatment of spinal deformities. He founded the first infirmary for the treatment of spinal diseases in London in 1837. Little is known of this institution but much of Harrison's legacy rests with his disciples who followed Harrison's principles of treatment to treat spinal deformity. Like Harrison they were unconventional individuals, influenced by religious beliefs and liberal political and social ideologies. After his death, initially they followed his methods of treatment but subsequently they were not afraid to pursue new forms of treatment including homeopathy at a time when traditional medicine had little to offer.
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