1.
Circumcision Knife
43 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
Amputation Knife
Knives used for amputations during the 18th century were typically curved.
21 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Amputation Saw
The crevices in the intricate engravings proved to be a breeding ground for germs.
19 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
Bullet Extractor
17 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Arrow Remover
It is hypothesized that it was inserted into the wound in a contracted position, with the central shaft used to grasp the arrow.
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Artificial Leech
Bloodletting with leeches was such a popular treatment for a range of medical conditions that an artificial leech was invented in 1840 and was used frequently in eye and ear surgery.
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
Cervical Dilator
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Ecraseur
Used to sever hemorrhoids and uterine or ovarian tumors.
13 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Hernia Tool
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
Hemorrhoid Forceps
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Hysterotome/Metrotome
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Hirtz Compass
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Mouth Gag
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Lithotome
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Scarificator
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Skull Saw
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Tobacco Smoke Enema
4 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Tonsil Guillotine
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Trephine
1 point - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Vaginal Speculum
-16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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