Title:
Lorenz Böhler, 100th birthday
Description:
Lorenz Böhler (1885–1973) was an Austrian physician and famous surgeon. He is most notable as the creator 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.
Country:
Austria
Denomination:
4.50 öS - Austrian schilling
Issue Date:
1985-01-15
Color:
Blackish grey lilac
Print Method:
Recess
Perforation:
comb 14¼ x 13½
Dimensions:
29 x 38 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AT 1800,Sn:AT 1300,Yt:AT 1629,Sg:AT 2040,AFA:AT 1692,ANK:AT 1831,Un:AT 1629
Date Added:
2025-10-29 14:45:56
Themes:
Anniversaries and Jubilees | Famous People | Healthcare | Men | Physicians
Date Added:
2025-10-29 14:45:56
