#surgical history

[uwmspeccoll]

Science Saturday

We had a patron come in this week to do some research with the Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (MSHWR) and we were impressed by the range of image reproduction techniques represented. The six volumes contain etchings and wood engravings, multi-colored charts and graphs, lithographs and chromolithographs, as well as multiple types of photographic reproduction (including heliotype and albumen photographs). I’ve taken the liberty of sharing some of the less gruesome images but encourage those with a morbid sense of curiosity to give us a visit and see for yourself!  

Published in Washington D.C. over nearly two decades by the United States Government Printing Office (which underwent a name change 2014 to the Government Publishing Office), the MSHWR was issued in three parts, with each part consisting of a Medical and Surgical volume. Both the Medical and Surgical volumes of Part 1 were first published in 1870, with the final installment coming in 1888. Both of our Part 1 volumes are from the second printing in 1875, while the volumes from Part 2 and 3 are first printings. Production of the first five volumes was overseen by Surgeon General Joseph K Barnes. The surgical volumes were compiled by George A. Otis. The first two medical volumes were compiled by J. J. Woodward, well known internationally as a pioneer in micrography. Both Barnes and Woodward passed away before the completion of the work, and Charles Smart took over for Woodward under the direction of the new Surgeon General, John Moore.

This monumental work documents clinical records, surgical reports, case reports, and statistical reports on both battlefield injuries and camp diseases in both the Union and Confederate Army during the Civil War. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) considers it “among the most remarkable works ever composed on military medicine and surgery” and that it is likely “the country’s earliest comprehensive medical monograph.” Not only is it a leading source of medical data from the time period, but the inclusion of case studies and surgical reports, with both patient and surgeon named, has made the MSHWR an important resource for personal histories and genealogical research. As noted, the array of image reproduction techniques also make it great point of reference for those with an interest in the history of printing. 

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-Olivia, Special Collections Graduate Intern

[thoughtportal]

Why was a transfusion of lamb’s blood believed to cure epilepsy? What surgical procedures could you get in ancient Egypt? And were medieval surgical practitioners really a help to patients – or a hindrance? Speaking with Emily Briffett, Paul Craddock unravels the long history of surgery, from its ancient roots right up to recent developments that have changed the practice forever, including antiseptics, antibiotics and lessons learned from farmers and embroiderers.

[dreams-of-klag]

want to see something horrible

this is a set of surgical tools from the FIRST CENTURY IN ROME.

i know humans have been working metal and doing surgery for a hot minute but somehow seeing TWEEZERS and SURGICAL TONGS and POINTY HOOKS and whatever the hell that squiggly boy is, from a time before antibiotics is sending me. some guy in a toga doing surgery with this shit. nightmare. absolute nightmare. i am so grateful to live right the fuck now. "I was born in the wrong time" no the fuck you were not, you were born in the sweet spot when we both have antibiotics and we haven't yet rendered them useless. god on the wheel, never invent time travel.

[theinternetisaweboflies]

The International Museum of Surgical Science

[blueiscoool]

1,800-Year-Old Surgical Tools Found at Zerzevan Fortress in Turkey

The fortress, located in the Chinar district, has a history that extends back to nearly 3,000 years. Due to its historical significance, it has been included by UNESCO alongside other heritage sites on the tentative list of world heritage.

[dahliacirice]

[leafiion]

my thoughts on the matter

[chaoswillcalmusdown]

ridiculous endo update: i feel way worse and somehow in the process the ovarian cyst has decreased in size from 10 cm to 6 cm

[aeide-thea]

[corporal punishment/child abuse cw]

lol @ the fact that my relationship with my father has to just. absorb and accept the fact that (1) he’ll do things like initially assert he didn’t spank me, when i’m in fact quite sure both my parents did, and that (2) when pressed on this point, he’ll retreat into ‘well, you were really impossible to deal with sometimes!’ which is of course obliquely if not explicitly framing those spankings as justified…

like. holy shit. i mean it’s all so textbook—they didn’t treat my sister and me as brutally as their parents treated them, so what they did must be fine by comparison, right?—but unfortunately the predictability of it doesn't actually resolve the feelings for me!

[covenawhite66]

The surgical kit was of particular interest to archaeologists. It is large, containing a full set of awls, needles and knives of various sizes and configurations.

The discovery occurred at the end of 2021 at the Las Ventanas mausoleum temple, in the Pómac Forest Historical Sanctuary, in the Lambayeque region, about 800 km north of Lima.

The tomb is from the Middle Sicán period (900-1050 AD) at the Huaca Las Ventanas archaeological site. This is the first such find ever made in Lambayeque or in northern Peru.

[wrenb77]

History bounding for the toolbox!

I had surgery 11 days ago, and as a result I’ve got surgical drains at my hips. I’m glad to have them, since they do the job bandages used to, so everything is much cleaner than I expected. But these little bulbs on the end of tubes are a bit awkward to corral. The clips built into them aren’t that strong, and a need to fasten them to something to keep them up and out of the way so they don’t lemming away.

Enter the 18th century pockets! I sewed a pair a few years ago for a costume, and they’ve been tucked in the back of my closet. This morning I’ve tied them on and tucked the drains away in their own secure little pouches where I won’t get bonked with plastic every time I walk and the line of my shirt won’t bulge with them. I’m very excited!

[bloodstreak]

hehe i hope you like the rest of the knick <33

ive watched 5 episodes today im having such a good time <333

[dietmar44]

Armistice : 11 /11 (Novembre) 1918 à 11 H !!!

Adrian helmet of Health Service , surgery case and French first aid pouches (WWI)

Casque Adrian Service de Santé, pochette de chirurgien, pansements de Premier Secours , Manuel de Médecin Auxiliaire (1914-1918) !

[topicsfromatoz]

1 DARK SECRETS UNVEILED, THE BONE GRAFTING EXPERIMENTS IN WW2

During World War II, bone grafting experiments were conducted to address the numerous bone injuries suffered by soldiers on the battlefield. These experiments aimed to innovate and improve techniques for repairing and reconstructing damaged bones, which were critical for the recovery of injured soldiers. Researchers explored a variety of grafting materials, including donor bones, synthetic materials, and even animal bones, in their quest to find the most effective methods for bone regeneration. Although these experiments were often conducted under ethically questionable circumstances, including the use of human subjects without proper consent, they played a significant role in advancing medical knowledge. The findings from these studies laid the groundwork for modern orthopedic surgery and bone grafting procedures, which continue to be crucial in treating bone injuries and deformities today.

#WorldWarII #BoneGrafting #MedicalResearch #OrthopedicSurgery #BoneRegeneration #MilitaryMedicine #EthicsInMedicine #MedicalAdvancements #HistoryOfMedicine #BoneInjuries

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[agosteopathy]

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