Leopold Auenbrugger

Leopold Auenbrugger was an 18th-century Austrian physician known for developing a diagnostic technique called percussion, which involves tapping the body to hear sound differences that indicate various health conditions. His method allowed doctors to assess the state of internal organs based on the sounds produced, revolutionizing medical examinations. Auenbrugger's work laid the groundwork for modern physical examination practices and emphasized the importance of observational techniques in medicine. His influential book, "Inventum Novum," published in 1761, remains a significant contribution to the field of clinical diagnosis.