Lawrence, C; (2004) Thomas Schlich, Surgery, science and industry: a revolution in fracture care, 1950s–1990s, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 2002, pp. xi, 349, illus., £45.00 (hardback 0-333-99305-5). [Review]. Medical History , 48 (1) 136 - 137. 10.1017/S0025727300007225.