Scoliometer, London, England, 1874-1902
- maker:
- James Chesterman and Company
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Scoliometer, metal strip with cloth tape (Chesterman), in wood case, by Down Bros. of London, 19th century
A scoliometer is used by physicians to measure the curvature of the spine. This simple Chesterman scoliometer uses a combination of a long strip of bendable metal and a tape measure in order to quantify curvature of the spine. Such curvature can be due to congenital factors, but can also be due to infectious diseases such a polio and skeletal tuberculosis.
The scoliometer was made by Down Brothers, a leading British surgical instrument maker.
Details
- Category:
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A606058
- Materials:
- boxwood, complete, lead alloy and textile
- Measurements:
-
lead tape: 17 mm 43 mm,
tape (approx length): 17 mm x 1520 mm
- type:
- scoliometer
- taxonomy:
-
- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- medical instrument
- credit:
- Down Brothers
