Dominique Jean LARREY - 1766-1842French military surgeon: went with Napoleon to Egypt in 1798. Great speed at amputation (13-15 seconds for a leg). Shown here demonstrating muscular contractions in a recently amputated limb due to galvanic effects.


Dominique Jean LARREY - 1766-1842French military surgeon: went with Napoleon to Egypt in 1798. Great speed at amputation (13-15 seconds for a leg). Shown here demonstrating muscular contractions in a recently amputated limb due to galvanic effects.


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