James Braid, Scottish-English surgeon (died 1860)

James Braid (surgeon)

Scottish surgeon (1795–1860), pioneer of hypnotism

James Braid was a Scottish surgeon, natural philosopher, and "gentleman scientist". He was a significant innovator in the treatment of clubfoot, spinal curvature, knock-knees, bandy legs, and squint; a significant pioneer of hypnotism and hypnotherapy, and an important and…