Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 / Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre

Name: Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 / Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre
Author: George Henry Makins

By George Henry Makins

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The author draws on front-line surgical practice to present a systematic clinical study of injuries caused by small-calibre bullets during the South African campaign of 1899–1900. He begins with descriptions of field conditions, transport, hospitals, and the rifles and ballistics that influence wound production. The text classifies external wound types, tracks and mechanisms, and examines shock, hemorrhage, infection, and healing. Separate chapters analyse injuries to vessels, bones, joints, head, neck, vertebral column and spinal cord, illustrated by case histories and radiographs. Practical discussion of haemorrhage control, debridement, fracture and joint management, ligation and other operative measures is given alongside prognosis and common complications.

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George Henry Makins

George Henry Makins was a British surgeon and author, recognized for his contributions to military medicine during the Second Boer War. His notable work, "Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900," provides a clinical study of injuries caused by small-caliber bullets, reflecting the challenges faced by medical personnel in wartime conditions. Through his detailed observations and analyses, Makins offered valuable insights into the nature of battlefield injuries and the evolving practices of surgical treatment during this period. His writings contribute to the understanding of military surgery and the medical history of the late 19th century.