4 pads, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature
4 pads, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolts with butterfly nuts
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Mathieu apparatus, wood and metal, frame with canvas supports, for Scoliosis, by Mathieu of Paris, 1830-1900 (see note)
Scoliosis causes curvature of the spine. One attempt to ‘correct’ this curvature was by physically and rather painfully applying force to the spine to gradually straighten it. This partly incomplete apparatus was developed by Mathieu of Paris. It supported the patient in position during such traction treatment and the front and back of the apparatus can be adjusted. This was hopefully to ease the curvature of the spine over a number of treatments.
Details
- Category:
- Orthopaedics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A602309
- Materials:
- frame, wood, frame, iron and supports, canvas
- type:
- spinal support
Parts
1 pad, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolt with butterfly nut
1 pad, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolt with butterfly nut
1 pad, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolt with butterfly nut
1 pad, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolt with butterfly nut
1 pad, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolt with butterfly nut
1 pad, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolt with butterfly nut
1 pad, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolt with butterfly nut
1 pad, part of Mathieu's apparatus for spinal curvature, on bolt with butterfly nut
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2
- type:
- spinal supports
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 415 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/1
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 460 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/2
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 380 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/3
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 80 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/5
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 100 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/6
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 130 mm x 70 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and rubber (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/7
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 95 mm x 50 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and rubber (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/8
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 185 mm x 95 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and rubber (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/9
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 594 mm x 220 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/10
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 635 mm x 250 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/11
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 635 mm x 250 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/12
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 635 mm x 250 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/13
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 635 mm x 250 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/14
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
Accessories for Mathieu's apparatus
- Measurements:
-
overall: 140 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt2/17
- type:
- spinal supports
- Part of:
- A602309 Pt2
Mathieu apparatus
Mathieu apparatus, wood and metal, frame with canvas supports (without accessories etc. see other parts), for Scoliosis, by Mathieu of Paris, 1830-1900
- Materials:
- frame, wood , frame, iron and supports, canvas
- Object Number:
- A602309 Pt3
- type:
- spinal supports
