Sir Percivall Pott (1714-1788) was a prominent English surgeon renowned for his substantial contributions to surgery and orthopedics. His career began with the preparation of cadavers for dissection under Edward Nourse, where he studied anatomy. Among his many significant contributions, Pott advocated for limb-preserving techniques over radical methods such as amputation. He was the first to identify an environmental carcinogen and link it to cancer. His well-known account of sustaining a bimalleolar ankle fracture from a horse fall, which was managed conservatively without any residual deformity and later became known as Pott's fracture. Additionally, his research on spinal tuberculosis, now referred to as Pott's disease, is widely recognized in the medical community. Pott authored numerous publications that encompass both surgical and orthopedic advancements. This review aims to pay tribute to this eminent figure, highlighting his groundbreaking discoveries that have laid the foundation for several concepts in surgical sciences.
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