Historical records matching Dr. Gurdon Buck
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About Dr. Gurdon Buck
"...a giant in plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, surgery of the larynx and anatomy of the genito-urinary tract. Buck's fascia is named after him. He was a pioneer in clinical photography, starting in 1845. NY University School of Medicine has a large collection of his work. He worked with Civil War veterans who had been maimed on the battlefield. He contributed frequently to medical journals and invented the technique that became known as 'Buck's extension' for the treatment of fractures.
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Dr. Gurdon Buck's Timeline
1807 |
May 14, 1807
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New York, New York, United States
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1838 |
February 6, 1838
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1839 |
November 1, 1839
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New York, NY, United States
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1841 |
September 19, 1841
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1842 |
October 20, 1842
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1844 |
November 8, 1844
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1848 |
October 23, 1848
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Wethersfield, Hartford County, CT, United States
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1850 |
October 11, 1850
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1877 |
March 6, 1877
Age 69
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New York, New York, United States
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