The specialized book "On the Application of Vertical Extension in the Treatment of Femoral Fractures in Rachitic Patients" by Wilhelm Stoeltzner offers a comprehensive analysis and discussion of treatment methods for femoral fractures, particularly in the context of rickets. The reprint of the inaugural dissertation from 1895 presents historical medical insights and techniques that may still hold relevance today. The book is available in a paperback edition and is aimed at professionals in the fields of medicine and nursing who deal with orthopedic treatments and patient rehabilitation. Through the detailed presentation of vertical extension as a therapeutic method, it provides a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions in the treatment of femoral fractures. This non-fiction book is a valuable resource for medical practitioners, therapists, and students interested in the history and development of orthopedic treatment methods.