title: George Riddoch: the man who found Ludwig Guttmann.
abstract: METHODS
  This is a review article.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the role played by George Riddoch in the setting up of spinal units in the UK and the appointment of Ludwig Guttmann.
  
  
  METHODS
  Wendover, UK.
  
  
  METHODS
  Review of the literature and the public records.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Not applicable.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  George Riddoch's contribution to our understanding of the treatment for spinal injuries by means of his research on the patho-physiology, treatment and the setting up of spinal injury units in World Wars I and II was outstanding, especially his role in finding, appointing and supervising Ludwig Guttmann at the National Spinal Injuries Centre.
authors: National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire, UK. jrussellsilver@btconnect.com
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Silver
authors: M-F
authors: MF
authors: Weiner
mesh_terms: D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D009462:Neurology / Q000266:history*; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000266:history; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000266:history* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D006113:United Kingdom; D047828:World War I; D047789:World War II