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. 2009 Nov;467(11):2763-5.
doi: 10.1007/s11999-009-1047-8. Epub 2009 Aug 19.

Ernest Amory Codman, MD, 1869-1940

Richard A Brand  1
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Ernest Amory Codman, MD, 1869-1940

Richard A Brand. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2009 Nov.

Abstract

This biographical sketch on Ernest Amory Codman corresponds to the historic text, The Classic: The Registry of Bone Sarcomas as an Example of the End-Result Idea in Hospital Organization, available at DOI 10.1007/s11999-009-1048-7 and The Classic: Registry of Bone Sarcoma: Part I.-Twenty-Five Criteria for Establishing the Diagnosis of Osteogenic Sarcoma. Part II.-Thirteen Registered Cases of "Five Year Cures" Analyzed According to These Criteria, available at DOI 10.1007/s11999-009-1049-6 .

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Dr. Ernest Amory Codman is shown, likely from the late 1890s or early 1900s after he began practice. Figure reprinted with permission from The Boston Medical Library in the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine.
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Dr. Ernest Amory Codman is shown about 1911 when he resigned his full-time position at MGH and opened the Codman Hospital. Figure reprinted with permission from The Boston Medical Library in the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine.
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References

    1. Codman EA. The registry of bone sarcoma as an example of the end-result idea in hospital organization. Bull Amer Coll Surg. 1924;8:34–38. - PMC - PubMed
    1. Codman EA. Registry of bone sarcoma: Part I.—twenty-five criteria for establishing the diagnosis of osteogenic sarcoma; Part II.—thirteen registered cases of “five year cures” analyzed according to these criteria. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1926;42:381–393. - PMC - PubMed
    1. Greenough RB, Simmons CC, Harmer TW. Bone Sarcoma. An analysis of the cases admitted to the Massachusetts General Hospital from January 1, 1911 to January 1, 1921. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1921;3:602–639.
    1. Mallon B. Ernest Amory Codman: The End Result of a Life in Medicine. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 2000.

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