Traction Apparatus

Traction apparatus found on display during 2015 decant of Medical Galleries. Consists of: 1 - clamp on long metal bar; 2 - pileof weights on a hook; 3 - belt for weights; 4 - cotton strap with steel buckle at one end; 5 - bandage; 6 - 2 cotton pads (one bloody) - quilted cotton backed with wood; 7 - cotton strap with steel buckle; 8 - small pad (bloody); 9 - 1 of 2 wooden blocks; 10 - 2 of 2 wooden blocks.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600929
type:
traction apparatus