Essential reference for historic surgical tools and orthopaedics
Discover an extensive, illustrated catalog from Arnold and Sons of London, detailing a wide range of instruments for surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, dentistry, and orthopaedics. This edition presents product listings, descriptions, measurements, and practical notes that guided professionals in the 19th century and still offer valuable context today.
This catalog blends technical detail with real-world practicality. It includes instrument names, suggested uses, and sometimes the methods of adjustment or fitting. It features testimonials from medical professionals, notes on manufacture, and measurements required for specific devices. The volume also showcases a variety of supportive devices, prosthetics, and orthopaedic tools, reflecting how surgical care extended beyond the operating room.
What you’ll experience
- An extensive indexed range of instruments across medical fields, including orthopaedics, obstetrics, anatomy, and general surgery.
- Detailed entries with names, variants, and occasional price indications, plus notes on functionality and fit.
- Historical examples of device design, from artificial limbs and spinal supports to talipes boots and specialised retractors.
- Visual references and measurements that illustrate how equipment was specified for patients and procedures.
Ideal for researchers, students, and collectors interested in the evolution of surgical equipment and medical practice.