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In 1807, James Earle published a letter in the Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal that discussed fractures of the lower limbs. Earle described how to treat different types of fractures, including fractures of the tibia, fibula, and patella. He also discussed how to manage complications of fractures, such as infection and malunion. Earle's letter was well-received by the medical community and helped to improve the care of patients with fractures.