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Kovacs Subluxation: the life and achievements of a Hungarian surgeon

József Kovács, better known as Kovács Subluxation, was a prominent Hungarian surgeon whose contributions to medicine had a direct influence on the development of surgery in the late 19th century. Born in 1832 in Kanjida, he received his medical education at the University of Pest and began his medical career in Budapest.

Kovacs Subluxation was renowned for its ability to diagnose and treat a variety of injuries, including broken bones and dislocated joints. He developed a technique that could effectively treat shoulder dislocations, which led to the creation of the term “Kovacs subluxation.” This method, which used local anesthesia and soft tissue, was first introduced in 1867 and has since become widely known in medical practice.

Kovacs Subluxation also contributed to the development of surgical technique, especially in the field of cutting and sewing tissue. He was one of the first surgeons to use antiseptic techniques to prevent infections during operations. His research and methods had a great influence on the development of modern surgery.

Kovacs Subluxation was also an active participant in the scientific and medical communities of his time. He was a co-founder of the Hungarian Society of Surgeons and taught surgery at the University of Budapest. He was also a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Budapest and an honorary member of the medical societies in Vienna and Paris.

Kovacs Subluxation died in 1897 in Budapest, leaving behind a legacy in the field of surgery that continues to influence modern medical practice. His methods and research were important steps in the development of surgery, and his name remains iconic in the world of medicine.