Patient Leg Amputated Amputation Sawing Primitive
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Patient Leg Amputated Amputation Sawing Primitive
A patient has his leg amputated. After an illustration by Hans von Gersdorff dating from the mid 16th century. Later colorization. Von Gersdorf, aka Schyl-Hans, was himself an accomplished surgeon in Strasbourg
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© Ken Welsh
16th Century Basic Doctor Drawing Medical Medicine Patient Primitive Surgeon Amputated Amputation Cutting Off Sawing Unhygenic
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This print takes us back in time to the mid-16th century, showcasing a primitive medical procedure that was both fascinating and unsettling. The image depicts a patient undergoing leg amputation, skillfully illustrated by Hans von Gersdorff, an accomplished surgeon from Strasbourg. Von Gersdorff's detailed engraving captures the raw reality of this basic surgical technique, as a doctor or surgeon meticulously saws off the patient's leg. The colorization added later enhances our understanding of the historical context in which this procedure took place. Intriguingly, this illustration also sheds light on the unhygienic conditions prevalent during that era. With limited knowledge and resources available at their disposal, doctors had to rely on rudimentary tools and techniques to save lives. This image serves as a stark reminder of how far medical science has progressed over centuries. Preserved within archives like Ken Welsh's collection, vintage prints such as these provide valuable insights into our medical history. They offer glimpses into a period when medicine was still evolving and remind us of the immense progress made since then. As we contemplate this thought-provoking image, let us appreciate how fortunate we are to live in an age where advanced surgical procedures have revolutionized healthcare practices worldwide.
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