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Lot #241
Guillaume Baron de Dupuytren

“It is a mistake to believe that there was a lateral dislocation of the bone in the forearm. There existed only a fracture of the lower extremity”

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“It is a mistake to believe that there was a lateral dislocation of the bone in the forearm. There existed only a fracture of the lower extremity”

Surgeon (1777–1835) who treated Napoleon’s hemorroids. DS, in French, signed “Dupuytren,” one page both sides, 7 x 9.25, no date. A medical diagnosis for an unknown patient. In full (translated): “I was mistaken in believing that a fracture of the olecranon [part of elbow bone] existed. It is a mistake to believe that there was a lateral dislocation of the bone in the forearm. There existed only a fracture of the lower extremity and principally of the external condyl of the humerus. I am certain that showers with a watering can will reestablish the movements, if not to the fullest extent of their normal capacity then at least to such an extent that one will scarcely be able to detect deficiencies in those movements.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and scattered light toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #385 - Ended April 26, 2012