Cloquet Hernia

French surgeon Cloquet Grucke (1790–1881) - born in France. He was one of the first doctors to use anesthesia during operations. He also invented a device for measuring blood pressure in arteries. However, Cloquet's greatest fame came from his work on the anatomical structure of the knee joint. In 1859, Cloquet described a new form of injury to the knee ligament apparatus, which was later named after him - ACL rupture. Along with leading rheumatologist E.A. Stern, Cloquet is the only scientist who was twice awarded the Legion of Honor.

Key Achievements Cloquet is considered the father of medical radiography and the study of bones at the molecular level. His achievements are based on the work of the German scientist Wilhelm Roentgen. The scientist himself made a significant contribution to the development of medicine. Its education system is highly accessible and perfect. Besides Claude Bourrat, he is also known for his assistant. It was he who was in charge of the collection of skeletons found in New York in the 40s of the 20th century. In addition to Claude Grieco, Claude Bourrault's famous students include Pierre Royal, Claude Couenay and Louis Pasteur. In total, the French scientist had about 20 students and colleagues.