2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-728. American Views of Sir Victor Horsley in Cushing's Era

728. American Views of Sir Victor Horsley in Cushing's Era

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The video is a talk given by Kurt Lehner, who discusses the perception of British neurosurgeon Sir Victor Horsley in America during his lifetime. Lehner explores Horsley's contributions to neurosurgery, such as the development of bone wax and his work on cerebral localization and animal experimentation. Lehner also examines Horsley's relationships with prominent Americans in the medical field, including Sir William Osler, Harvey Cushing, and Ernest Sachs. He finds that Horsley was highly respected by these individuals and the American medical community. The talk challenges the negative portrayal of Horsley in a biography by Fulton and argues that Horsley deserves recognition as one of the fathers of neurosurgery. The talk was followed by a commentary from Dr. Jim Goodrich, who agrees with Lehner's reassessment of Horsley's contributions and emphasizes the importance of historical understanding in the field of neurosurgery.

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Kurt R Lehner, Discussant - James T. Goodrich, MD, PhD, FAANS

Keywords

Sir Victor Horsley

neurosurgery

bone wax

cerebral localization

animal experimentation