Prototype version of the Dobbie bone saw, England, 1967

Made:
1967 in England
inventor:
Kenneth Dobbie
maker:
John Charnley
Prototype version of the Dobbie bone saw for use in hip Prototype version of the Dobbie bone saw, England, 1967
Prototype version of the Dobbie bone saw for use in hip Prototype version of the Dobbie bone saw, England, 1967

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Prototype version of the Dobbie bone saw for use in hip
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Prototype version of the Dobbie bone saw for use in hip replacement, 1966-7, engraved X3 AKD 1967. Developed by Mr A K Dobbie.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
2001-569
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 251 mm 42 mm, 1.07kg
type:
surgical saw
credit:
Dobbie, Kenneth

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