Henry Gassett Davis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetHenry Gassett Davis
American surgeon
Date of Birth: 04-Nov-1807
Place of Birth: Trenton, Maine, United States
Date of Death: 18-Nov-1896
Profession: surgeon
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Henry Gassett Davis
- Henry Gassett Davis (November 4, 1807, Trenton, Maine – November 18, 1896, Everett, Massachusetts) was an orthopedic surgeon.He founded the traction school of orthopedic surgery and created the first splint for traction and protection of the hip joint.
- Davis is also known for his work in studying soft tissue adaptation (see Davis' law).
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