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Science Museum Group Collection
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A collection of nine instruments and associated attachments
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
A collection of nine instruments and associated attachments
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
A collection of nine instruments and associated attachments
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
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A collection of nine instruments and associated attachments used for spinal surgery, developed by Henry Crock for his surgical technique of disc removal and inter body fusion, made by Trewavis Sergical, Australia, c. 1960
Henry worked with the instrument manufacturers, Trewavis Surgical Instruments of Melbourne Australia to devise a set of tools that were unique to his pioneering surgical method. An interbody fusion is a spinal fusion that involves removing a disc between the vertebrae. Once removed, an impact or spacer is put in its place. Prior to Henry’s development of these tools and his improvement of the surgical method, many surgeons who carried used bone cutters to removal spinal discs and make bone implants. As the cylindrical cutter in his tool set measured accurately both the diameter and the height of the implant, it was able to produce an implant which fitted precisely into the space prepared for it. This method ensured a better quality fusion of the bone and more comfort for the patient. Many other surgeons followed his methods and adopted his techniques.
Henry was born in Perth, Australia in 1929 and had a successful medical career in both Australia and the United Kingdom. His career focused mainly on the blood supply to the bones, an interest which was started whilst lecturing in orthopaedics at Oxford University. His name is etched into the tools which he used until he retired in 2001.
Nipple impactor from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Flat impactor from surgical instrument set deisgned by Henry Crook and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
One of two gouges from surgical instrument set deisgned by Henry Crook and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
One of two gouges from surgical instrument set deisgned by Henry Crook and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Ring curette from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Drill (modified hudson brace) from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Separators from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
One of two cutters from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
One of two cutters from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Type separator (deever) from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Zigzag cutter from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Cutter (with pusher for depth gauge) from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Clamp, engraved with Henry Crock's initials, from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
Extension arm from surgical instrument set designed by Henry Crock and made by Trewavis Surgical Instruments Limited, Victoria, Australia, c. 1960
