Robert B. Salter
Robert B. Salter
Robert Bruce Salter (pronunciation: /ˈrɒbərt bruːs ˈsɔːltər/) (December 15, 1924 – May 10, 2010) was a renowned orthopedic surgeon and teacher, best known for his development of the Salter-Harris classification system and the Salter's operation.
Etymology
The name "Robert" is of Old German origin, meaning "bright fame", while "Bruce" is of Norman origin, meaning "from the brushwood thicket". "Salter" is an English occupational name for a producer or seller of salt.
Biography
Robert B. Salter was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1947 with a degree in medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
Contributions to Medicine
Salter's most significant contributions to medicine include the development of the Salter-Harris classification system, a method for classifying growth plate fractures in children, and the Salter's operation, a surgical procedure for treating hip dysplasia in infants and young children.
Related Terms
- Orthopedic surgery: A branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
- Salter-Harris classification: A method for classifying growth plate fractures in children.
- Salter's operation: A surgical procedure for treating hip dysplasia in infants and young children.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Robert B. Salter
- Wikipedia's article - Robert B. Salter
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