Lorenz Böhler
Austrian physician and surgeon
Died aged 88CapricornAustria
Biography
Lorenz Böhler (15 January 1885 in Wolfurt, Austria – 20 January 1973 in Vienna) was an Austrian physician and surgeon.
Böhler is most notable as one of the creators of modern accident surgery. He was the head of the AUVA-Hospital in Vienna, Brigittenau, that was later named after him: Lorenz-Böhler-Unfallkrankenhaus. This hospital was an international model during his time as the leading surgeon there.
In radiology, the measurement of Böhler's angle on a foot X-ray can help detect fractures of the calcaneus.
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Awards & honours (4)
- Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna
- Order of Franz Joseph
- Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
- honorary member of the German Society of Surgery
Quick answers about Lorenz Böhler
- How old was Lorenz Böhler?
- Lorenz Böhler died on January 20, 1973 at the age of 88.
- When is Lorenz Böhler's birthday?
- Lorenz Böhler was born on January 15, 1885.
- Where was Lorenz Böhler born?
- Lorenz Böhler was born in Wolfurt.
- What is Lorenz Böhler's zodiac sign?
- Lorenz Böhler's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- What is Lorenz Böhler's nationality?
- Lorenz Böhler is a citizen of Austria.
- What does Lorenz Böhler do?
- Lorenz Böhler is known as surgeon.
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