Paul Brand, a celebrated orthopaedic surgeon, devoted his life to the care of patients with leprosy. He was born in a remote mountain district in south east India, 150 miles from Mysore, on 17 July 1914, the son of Jesse Brand and his wife, Evelyn, both Baptist missionaries. Paul was sent away to En

George Bonney, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at St Mary’s Hospital, London, was an original. Tall, fine looking with a dominating presence, a wry smile, an acute wit and a great way with words, he amused many and confused others. He was one of the last classically trained doctors. Whatever he said,