Ralph Bingham Cloward
American neurosurgeon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ralph Bingham Cloward (September 24, 1908 — November 13, 2000) was an American neurosurgeon, best known for his innovations in spinal neurosurgery. Cloward is known for the development of the Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.[1] Cloward moved from Chicago to Hawaii in 1938, becoming the state's lone neurosurgeon. He is well known for his work treating victims of brain injuries after the Pearl Harbour attack in 1941.[1][2]
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Ralph Bingham Cloward | |
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Born | (1908-09-24)September 24, 1908 |
Died | November 13, 2000(2000-11-13) (aged 92) |
Education | Doctor of Medicine |
Alma mater | University of Utah, University of Chicago |
Occupation | Neurosurgeon |
Known for | Innovative spinal surgery |
Spouse | Florence Bauer |
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