Joseph-François Malgaigne (14 February 1806 – 17 October 1865) was a French surgeon and medical historian born in Charmes-sur-Moselle, Vosges.
He studied medicine in Paris, and was later a surgeon of Parisian hospitals, including Hôpitals Saint-Louis, Charité and Beaujon. At the Hôpital Saint-Louis he was a colleague of Auguste Nélaton (1807-1873). Malgaigne was father-in-law to surgeon Léon Clément Le Fort (1829-1893). In 1846 he became a member of the Académie de Médecine.
Malgaigne is known for his work with bone fractures and dislocations, specializing in orthopedic surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. In 1834 he published Manuel de medecine operatoire, an influential work on surgical techniques. This book was later translated into several languages. In 1843 Malgaigne, together with Germanicus Mirault designed a flap transposition procedure to close cleft lips.As an advocate of statistical analysis in medicine, he is remembered for conducting statistical hospital surveys in Paris. As an historian, he was a scholar of the works of Hippocrates and editor of Ambroise Paré's writings. In 1841 he was founder of the surgical journal, Journal de chirurgie.
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Some of their strengths
Joseph-François Malgaigne has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Hardworking, Generous, Energetic, Intellectual, Loyal, Charming, and Intelligent.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Joseph-François Malgaigne is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Joseph-François Malgaigne well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Joseph-François Malgaigne as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Dynamic and Imaginative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Joseph-François Malgaigne is someone who can bring a purifying element to situations, and who is a risk-taker with vision and imagination.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Joseph-François Malgaigne tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Joseph-François Malgaigne's challenges
While Joseph-François Malgaigne has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Joseph-François Malgaigne can be Rebellious, Stubborn, Self-centered, Emotional, Emotionally Distant, Suspicious, and Hypocritical.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Joseph-François Malgaigne's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Joseph-François Malgaigne must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Possessive and Stubborn
Joseph-François Malgaigne is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Joseph-François Malgaigne also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
