Alessandro Codivilla
Alessandro Codivilla
Alessandro Codivilla (pronunciation: Ah-less-ahn-droh Co-dee-vee-lah) was a renowned Italian orthopedic surgeon and pioneer in the field of orthopedic surgery. He was born on January 1, 1861, and died on March 12, 1912.
Etymology
The name Alessandro is of Italian origin and means "defender of mankind". Codivilla is a surname of Italian origin, but its etymology is not well-documented.
Biography
Alessandro Codivilla was born in Budrio, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. He studied medicine at the University of Bologna, where he developed an interest in orthopedics. After completing his studies, Codivilla worked at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute in Bologna, where he made significant contributions to the field of orthopedic surgery.
Codivilla is best known for his work on the Codivilla method of limb lengthening, a surgical procedure that involves the gradual stretching of bone and soft tissues to correct limb length discrepancies. This method has been widely adopted and modified by orthopedic surgeons worldwide.
Related Terms
- Orthopedic surgery: A branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
- Codivilla method: A surgical procedure for limb lengthening developed by Alessandro Codivilla.
- University of Bologna: An Italian university where Alessandro Codivilla studied medicine.
- Emilia-Romagna: A region in Italy where Alessandro Codivilla was born.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alessandro Codivilla
- Wikipedia's article - Alessandro Codivilla
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