Jacques Mathieu Delpech (1777 - 1832), a French

Illustration showing Jacques Mathieu Delpech (1777 - 1832), a French surgeon and inventor. Delpech is best known for his work in orthopaedics, and he established a clinic for orthopaedic diseases at Saint-Eloi. There he advocated a surgical process known as tenotomy to correct contracture abnormalities of the extremities. He was also a pioneer of skin grafting and rhinoplasty

1777 1832 Abnormalities Advocated Clinic Correct Delpech Diseases Established Extremities Grafting Mathieu Orthopaedic Orthopaedics Rhinoplasty Surgeon Surgical

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