Edward Hickling Bradford (1848-1926) is considered as 1 of the most important figures in American and world orthopedics during 19th and early 20th century. His teaching ability, his gifted surgical skills and his innovations in orthopedics attracted the interest of the world orthopedic's community and gave him a long lasting reputation. But most of all he is considered as the founder of pediatric orthopedics in America.
Keywords: Edward Hickling Bradford; Pott’s disease; children’s orthopedics; hip dislocation; orthopedic surgery.