title: Eccentric neurosurgical virtuoso: the life and times of William Sharpe.
abstract: William Sharpe was an intriguing figure in the history of American neurosurgery. He was an extraordinarily bright and gifted man who led a flamboyant, colorful, and unconventional life. He had an international impact on the field of neurosurgery during the first half of the 20th century, yet few practicing neurosurgeons know his name. In this report, the authors discuss Sharpe's contributions to neurosurgery along with the remarkable quirkiness that came to define his professional and personal life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rehder
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Alan R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000069471:Neurosurgeons / Q000266:history* / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States
keywords: China; Harvard Medical School; Harvey Cushing; MGH = Massachusetts General Hospital; Pan-American Medical Association; William Sharpe; cerebral palsy; history