Max Schede

Max Schede

Name	Max Schede
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Birth date	7 January 1844
Birth place	Arnsberg, Germany
Death date	31 December 1902
Death place	Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Occupation	Surgeon
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Max Schede (7 January 1844 – 31 December 1902) was a prominent German surgeon known for his contributions to the field of surgery and his innovative techniques in orthopedic surgery.

Early Life and Education

Max Schede was born in Arnsberg, Germany. He pursued his medical education at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Bonn, the University of Berlin, and the University of Vienna. During his studies, Schede was influenced by leading medical figures of the time, which shaped his future career in surgery.

Medical Career

Schede began his medical career as an assistant to the renowned surgeon Bernhard von Langenbeck in Berlin. Under Langenbeck's mentorship, Schede honed his surgical skills and developed a keen interest in orthopedic surgery.

Contributions to Surgery

Max Schede is best known for his pioneering work in the treatment of bone tuberculosis and joint diseases. He developed the "Schede's method," a surgical technique for the treatment of tuberculous arthritis that involved the removal of diseased tissue and the application of antiseptic dressings. This method significantly improved patient outcomes and reduced the mortality rate associated with the disease.

Schede also made significant contributions to the development of aseptic techniques in surgery. He was an advocate for the use of antiseptics and the importance of maintaining a sterile environment during surgical procedures, which was a relatively new concept at the time.

Academic Contributions

In addition to his surgical practice, Schede was a dedicated educator. He held professorships at several universities, including the University of Bonn and the University of Hamburg. His lectures and publications on surgical techniques and orthopedic conditions were highly regarded and contributed to the advancement of medical knowledge in these fields.

Later Life and Legacy

Max Schede continued to practice and teach surgery until his death in 1902. His contributions to the field of surgery, particularly in the treatment of bone and joint diseases, have had a lasting impact. Schede's methods laid the groundwork for modern orthopedic surgery and his emphasis on aseptic techniques helped to establish the standards for surgical practice that are still in use today.

Also see

• Bernhard von Langenbeck
• Orthopedic surgery
• Aseptic technique
• Bone tuberculosis