Lorenz, Adolf#
b. Vidnava, Czech Republic (then Weidenau), April 21, 1854, d. Altenberg (Lower Austria), Feb. 12, 1946, physician, founded modern orthopedics. Father of Albert Lorenz and Konrad Lorenz. 1889 to 1924 Director of the Orthopedic University Hospital Department in Vienna. He created the principle of "modelling redressment" ("modellierendes Redressement", molding of the defective form) for the cure of talipes contortus (clubfoot). For the correction of curved tubular bones he invented a non - invasive technique based on refracturing the defective bone. He became world famous for his non-invasive correction of congenital dislocation of the hip. After retirement he worked in the USA. Was awarded the Billroth Prize and the Goethe Medal.
Works#
Ueber die operative Orthopaedie des Klumpfusses, in: Wr. Klinik 1884; Pathologie und Therapie der angeborenen Hueftgelenksverletzung auf der Grundlage von 100 operativ behandelten Faellen, 1895; Ich durfte helfen, 1937 (autobiography).Literature#
Albert L., Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne, 1952; G. Homann, Ein Arzt erlebt seine Zeit, 1954; N. Steingress, A. L., 1854-1946, Etappen eines langen Lebens, 1997; N. Steingress, A. L., 1997; NDB.