This non-fiction medical volume is part of the early Italian orthopedic series directed by Vittorio Putti and reflects prewar surgical knowledge. Volume XVII, published in 1932, likely compiles specialist contributions on bone and joint disorders, congenital deformities, and traumatic injuries of the locomotor system. Structured as a scholarly periodical, it integrates clinical case studies, operative techniques, and theoretical discussion characteristic of early twentieth-century medicine. The work is significant for documenting the formative stage of orthopedic surgery, highlighting diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches prior to modern technological advancements. It serves as a valuable resource for historians and specialists studying the evolution of musculoskeletal care.
Author:Various contributors; Associated with Vittorio Putti