Frank Henderson Mayfield
Frank Henderson Mayfield
Frank Henderson Mayfield (pronounced: frank hen-der-son may-field) is a renowned figure in the field of neurosurgery. His contributions to the medical field, particularly in the development of the Mayfield clamp, have been significant.
Etymology
The name "Frank Henderson Mayfield" is of English origin. "Frank" is derived from the Old French "franc", meaning free. "Henderson" is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Hendry". "Mayfield" is a topographic surname for someone who lived by a field in May.
Biography
Frank Henderson Mayfield was born in 1908 and passed away in 1991. He was an American neurosurgeon who made significant contributions to his field. He is best known for developing the Mayfield clamp, a device used to stabilize the head during neurosurgery.
Mayfield Clamp
The Mayfield clamp is a device used in neurosurgery to stabilize the patient's head during surgery. It was developed by Frank Henderson Mayfield in the 20th century and has since become a standard piece of equipment in neurosurgical procedures.
Related Terms
- Neurosurgery: The medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system.
- Mayfield clamp: A device used in neurosurgery to stabilize the patient's head during surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Frank Henderson Mayfield
- Wikipedia's article - Frank Henderson Mayfield
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