Medicinal leech therapy has undergone a renaissance in recent years, both
in terms of how well the effects of using leeches are understood, and in the
discovery of new clinical applications that have resulted in remarkable
outcomes. This timely book introduces the basic principles of using leeches in
clinical practice, and clearly sets out the methodology and potential
applications. Emphasis is given to those areas of medicine where scientific
studies have already provided firm evidence of success -- treatment of arthrosis
and pain is already benefiting from...