Edville Gerhardt Abbott
Edville Gerhardt Abbott | |
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Head shot of Edville Gerhardt Abbott taken in 1921. | |
| Born | November 6, 1871 Hancock, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1938 (aged 66) Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Occupation | orthopedic surgeon |
| Known for | Treatment of scoliosis, creating the first modern scoliosis brace, and co-founding a worldwide famous children's hospital for crippled children with scoliosis |
Edville Gerhardt Abbott (November 6, 1871 – August 27, 1938) was an American orthopedic surgeon, orthotist and inventor.
Abbott was recognized for pioneering a new treatment of lateral curvature of the spine (scoliosis), creating the first modern scoliosis brace and for co-founding a worldwide famous children's hospital for crippled children with scoliosis in Portland, Maine.