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"The Growth of Bone: Observations on Osteogenesis" presents Sir William Macewen's groundbreaking experimental inquiry into the development and reproduction of diaphyseal bone. Published in 1912, this work details Macewen's meticulous observations and experiments on osteogenesis, offering insights into the processes of bone formation and regeneration. Macewen's research, a cornerstone in the field of orthopedic surgery, explores the fundamental principles governing bone growth, laying the groundwork for modern surgical techniques and regenerative medicine. This historical text remains a valuable resource for surgeons, anatomists, and researchers interested in the intricacies of skeletal development and the history of surgical innovation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.