You might believe your HMO plan, it's creepy, but at least do not use these traditional surgical instruments ... wait.
Amputation Knife (1700)
Knives used for amputations during the 18th century is usually curved, because surgeons tend to make a circular cut through skin and muscle before the bone was cut with a saw. By the late 1800's, straight blades became more popular as it became easier to leave a flap of skin that could be used to cover the stump exposed.
Knives used for amputations during the 18th century is usually curved, because surgeons tend to make a circular cut through skin and muscle before the bone was cut with a saw. By the late 1800's, straight blades became more popular as it became easier to leave a flap of skin that could be used to cover the stump exposed.
Remove Arrow (1500)
Not much is known about this tool, but it is hypothesized that the wound was introduced in a crouching position, with the central axis is used to hold the arrow. The leaves, which seem to have their edges outward, then extended with scissors controllers, expanding the flesh around the arrow to avoid breaking the arrow through the flesh, as it was removed.
Artificial Leech (1800)
Bleeding with leeches was a popular treatment for a wide range of medical conditions that an artificial leech was invented in 1840 and was used often in the eye and ear surgery. The rotating blades cut a wound in the skin of the patient, while the cylinder is used to produce a vacuum that sucks the blood.
Bullet Extractor (1500)
Elongated bullet extractors bullets could reach deeply embedded in the patient's body. Extractors as it had a screw tip may be inserted into the wound and extends to pierce the bullet so it can be removed.
Cervical dilator (1800)
This instrument is used to dilate the cervix of a woman during childbirth, the amount of expansion in the scale measured by the handle. Dilators and disgraced because they often cause the cervix to break.
Circumcision Knife (1770)
Ritual circumcision is performed around the world in varying degrees and for various reasons, but some instruments used in the process are as intimidating as the knife Europe since the 18th century.
Ecraseur (1870)
This is used to cut ecraseur hemorrhoids and uterine or ovarian tumors. The chain was wrapped in dough and tightens with the ratchet, stopping blood circulation to the area.
Hemorrhoids Clips (1800)
These clips are used to capture a hemorrhoid in the leaves and apply pressure to stop the blood supply, causing the hemorrhoid to fall.
Not much is known about this tool, but it is hypothesized that the wound was introduced in a crouching position, with the central axis is used to hold the arrow. The leaves, which seem to have their edges outward, then extended with scissors controllers, expanding the flesh around the arrow to avoid breaking the arrow through the flesh, as it was removed.
Artificial Leech (1800)
Bleeding with leeches was a popular treatment for a wide range of medical conditions that an artificial leech was invented in 1840 and was used often in the eye and ear surgery. The rotating blades cut a wound in the skin of the patient, while the cylinder is used to produce a vacuum that sucks the blood.
Elongated bullet extractors bullets could reach deeply embedded in the patient's body. Extractors as it had a screw tip may be inserted into the wound and extends to pierce the bullet so it can be removed.
Cervical dilator (1800)
This instrument is used to dilate the cervix of a woman during childbirth, the amount of expansion in the scale measured by the handle. Dilators and disgraced because they often cause the cervix to break.
Circumcision Knife (1770)
Ritual circumcision is performed around the world in varying degrees and for various reasons, but some instruments used in the process are as intimidating as the knife Europe since the 18th century.
Ecraseur (1870)
This is used to cut ecraseur hemorrhoids and uterine or ovarian tumors. The chain was wrapped in dough and tightens with the ratchet, stopping blood circulation to the area.
Hemorrhoids Clips (1800)
These clips are used to capture a hemorrhoid in the leaves and apply pressure to stop the blood supply, causing the hemorrhoid to fall.
Hernia Tool (1850s)
This unique tool was used after the restoration of a hernia. It was inserted into the body near the affected area and left there for a week to produce scar tissue that would help seal off the hernia.
Hirtz Compass (1915)
The Hirtz compass was used to accurately determine where bullets were located in the body so that they could then be removed with precision.
