title: Biographical sketch: Ruth Jackson, MD, FACS 1902-1994.
abstract: This biographical sketch on Ruth Jackson corresponds to the historic text, The Classic: The Cervical Syndrome, available at DOI 10.1007/s11999-010-1278-8 .
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ohio State University, 4110 Cramblett Hall, 456 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Manring
authors.forename: Jason H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Calhoun
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment / Q000266:history; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000266:history*; D010822:Physicians, Women / Q000266:history*; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history; D013044:Specialty Boards / Q000266:history; D014481:United States