Written by the pioneering French surgeon M. Lisfranc, this book describes a groundbreaking new surgical technique for the amputation of the foot. Lisfranc's method, which involves preserving the foot's natural shape and function as much as possible, represented a major advance in surgical practice and had a profound impact on the lives of patients. With its detailed illustrations and clear explanations, this book is an invaluable resource for medical students, surgeons, and historians of medicine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.