Treating Collection (page 7)

Pinned thigh fracture, X-ray C016 / 6563
Pinned thigh fracture. Coloured X-ray of the fractured femur (thigh bone) of a 52 year old patient. The broken bone has been fixed internally with a metal rod

Neck arthritis treatment, X-ray C016 / 6439
Neck arthritis treatment. Coloured X-ray of the neck of a 48 year old patient with severe osteoarthritis of the neck, whose cervical spine has been stabilised with a metal plate (rectangular)

Biliary drainage, X-ray C016 / 6547
Biliary drainage. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of an 82 year old patient undergoing biliary drainage. This is a procedure to drain a blocked bile duct

Vacuum treatment for ulcer, artwork C016 / 6570
Vacuum treatment for ulcer. Artwork of an advanced vacuum-assisted technique to treat an ulcer during open-chest surgery. An ulcer is a localised area of tissue degeneration

Neck arthritis treatment, X-ray C016 / 6437
Neck arthritis treatment. Coloured X-ray of the neck of a 48 year old patient with severe osteoarthritis of the neck, whose cervical spine has been stabilised with a metal plate (purple)

Pinned thigh fracture, X-ray C016 / 6564
Pinned thigh fracture. Coloured X-ray of the fractured femur (thigh bone) of a 52 year old patient. The broken bone has been fixed internally with a metal rod

Biliary drainage, X-ray C016 / 6559
Biliary drainage. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of an 69 year old patient undergoing biliary drainage. This is a procedure to drain a blocked bile duct

Acupuncture, artwork
Acupuncture. Computer artwork showing an acupuncture needle inserted into a patients skin and disrupting a nerve signal (red arrows)

Hip fracture reduction, 3D CT scan
Hip fracture reduction. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the pelvis of an 81-year-old patient with a fracture to the neck of the right femur (thigh bone)

Light-reactive dental filling, artwork
Light-reactive dental filling. Computer artwork showing a blue light (top left) being used to harden a composite dental filling in a tooth (lower right)

Root canal dental treatment, artwork
Root canal dental treatment. Computer artwork showing a drill (top left) being used to clear out the root canals (blue) of a decayed tooth

Aneurysm treatment, angiogram C018 / 0537
Aneurysm treatment. Coloured angiogram (X-ray) overlaid on a computer model of the treatment of a 39 year old patient with an aneurysm of the posterior communicating artery

Aneurysm treatment, angiogram C018 / 0536
Aneurysm treatment. Angiogram (X-ray) overlaid on a computer model of the treatment of a 39 year old patient with an aneurysm of the posterior communicating artery

Aneurysm treatment, angiogram C018 / 0525
Aneurysm treatment. Coloured angiogram (X-ray) overlaid on a computer model of the treatment of a patient with an aneurysm of the internal carotid artery

Aneurysm treatment, angiogram C018 / 0514
Aneurysm treatment. Coloured angiogram (X-ray) overlaid on a computer model of the treatment of a 39 year old patient with an aneurysm of the posterior communicating artery

Aneurysm treatment, angiogram C018 / 0519
Aneurysm treatment. Angiogram (X-ray) overlaid on a computer model of the treatment of a patient with an aneurysm of the internal carotid artery

Therapeutic electrical cabinet treatment C018 / 7058
Therapeutic electrical cabinet treatment. 1880 engraving of medical treatment in the therapeutic electrical cabinet of the French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot (1825 - 1893)

Scoliosis treatment, X-ray C017 / 7156
Scoliosis treatment. X-ray of the spine of a 46 year old female patient that has been fixed to treat scoliosis (sideways curvature)

CPR first aid technique, artwork
CPR first aid technique. Artwork showing the 2nd of 6 steps used in the first aid technique of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Spraying against ash dieback disease
MODEL RELEASED. Spraying against ash dieback disease. Researcher using a hot fogger to spray a fine mist of fungicide over an ash tree during a field trial

Ear candle therapy. Ear candles are used in alternative medicine to treat various complaints such as ear irritations, compacted ear wax, tinnitus, headache, migraine, sinusitis and rhinitis

Radiotherapy, conceptual image C013 / 5587
Radiotherapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the use of ionising radiation to kill cancerous cells (centre)

Health insurance, conceptual image

Cardiac patient in an ambulance C016 / 7455
Cardiac patient in an ambulance. Paramedics loading a 50-year-old cardiac patient on a stretcher into an ambulance

Cardiac patient in an ambulance C016 / 7456
Cardiac patient in an ambulance. Paramedics loading a 50-year-old cardiac patient on a stretcher into an ambulance

Cardiac patient in an ambulance C016 / 7459
Cardiac patient in an ambulance. Paramedics loading a 50-year-old cardiac patient on a stretcher into an ambulance

Cardiac patient in an ambulance C016 / 7458
Cardiac patient in an ambulance. Paramedics loading a 50-year-old cardiac patient on a stretcher into an ambulance

Cardiac patient in an ambulance C016 / 7454
Cardiac patient in an ambulance. Paramedic preparing an intravenous (IV) drip for a 50-year-old cardiac patient inside an ambulance

Cardiac patient in an ambulance C016 / 7444
Cardiac patient in an ambulance. Paramedic administering an injection to a 50-year-old cardiac patient inside an ambulance

Knee realignment surgery, X-ray C016 / 6604
Knee alignment surgery. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 55 year old overweightpatient that has undergone a wedge osteotomy to correct the alignment of the knee joint

Knee realignment surgery, X-ray C016 / 6601
Knee alignment surgery. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 55 year old overweightpatient that has undergone a wedge osteotomy to correct the alignment of the knee joint

Knee realignment surgery, X-ray C016 / 6603
Knee alignment surgery. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 55 year old overweightpatient that has undergone a wedge osteotomy to correct the alignment of the knee joint

Knee realignment surgery, X-ray C016 / 6602
Knee alignment surgery. X-ray of the knee of a 55 year old overweightpatient that has undergone a wedge osteotomy to correct the alignment of the knee joint

Knee realignment surgery, X-ray C016 / 6599
Knee alignment surgery. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 55 year old overweightpatient that has undergone a wedge osteotomy to correct the alignment of the knee joint

Balloon angioplasty, X-rays C016 / 6589
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiograms (X-rays) of the leg of a 69 year old patient with stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-ray C016 / 6591
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiogram (X-ray) of the leg of a 69 year old patient undergoing a balloon angioplasty to treat stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-ray C016 / 6590
Balloon angioplasty. Angiogram (X-ray) of the leg of a 69 year old patient undergoing a balloon angioplasty to treat stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-rays C016 / 6587
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiograms (X-rays) of the leg of a 69 year old patient with stenosis (narrowing, indicated by arrow at left) of the popliteal artery

Pinned leg fracture, X-ray C016 / 6586
Pinned leg fracture. X-ray of the leg of a 33 year old patient that has been externally fixed after a skiing accident. Both the tibia (shine bone, upper bone) and fibula (calf bone)

Pinned leg fracture, X-ray C016 / 6585
Pinned leg fracture. X-ray of the leg of a 33 year old patient that has been externally fixed after a skiing accident. Both the tibia (shine bone, upper bone) and fibula (calf bone)

Treatment using X-rays, 1897
Treatment using X-rays. 19th-century artwork of a patient in bed being treated by X-rays from the machine at right. At the time (1897)

Froth flotation tank at copper refinery C018 / 2344
Copper production. View across a froth flotation tank at a copper smelting plant. Copper ore is crushed to a rough powder, wet to form a slurry then treated with a xanthate

Hospital hydrotherapy, 1920s C017 / 7871
Hospital hydrotherapy. Physiotherapy nurse (centre) supervising patients using water baths during a session of hydrotherapy, a form of physiotherapy (physical therapy)

Hospital heat lamp cabinets, 1920s C017 / 7870
Hospital heat lamp cabinets. Patients encased up to their necks in heat lamp cabinets in a hospital. These are Burdick cabinets, branded Radio-Vitant

Military blood transfusion, 1943 C017 / 7868
Military blood transfusion. US Army soldier receiving a transfusion of blood plasma while recovering from being wounded by a snipers bullet at Safi, Morocco, during World War II

Copper sulfide froth in a flotation tank C018 / 2351
Copper production. View of a copper sulphide froth in a flotation tank at a copper smelting plant. Copper ore is crushed to a rough powder, wet to form a slurry then treated with a xanthate

Uterine bleeding treatment, DSA scan
Uterine bleeding treatment. Coloured digital subtraction angiogram (DSA) of the pelvic region of a 45-year-old woman with menometrorrhagia, showing embolisation of the uterine arteries

Influenza inhibition mechanism, artwork C016 / 5794
Influenza inhibition mechanism. Artwork of the membrane of an influenza (flu) virus, showing a molecule of the drug zanamivir (space-filled sphere model)

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"Exploring the Unconventional: A Journey through Historical Methods of Treating" Step back in time and discover the intriguing world of unconventional treatments. From trepanation, a 14th-century practice believed to release evil spirits, to German massage parlors offering relaxation and rejuvenation, history has witnessed it all. Calots spinal surgery in the 19th century aimed at relieving pain and improving mobility, showcasing early attempts at medical advancements. Rust treatment may sound peculiar today but was once used to combat corrosion on metal objects - a testament to human ingenuity. The ancient tale of Achilles binding Patroclus' wound reminds us of heroic acts performed for healing purposes. Cupping therapy, dating back centuries, involved creating suction on the skin to promote blood flow and relieve ailments. Enema treatment gained popularity in the 18th century as an attempt to cleanse the body from within. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons humorously highlights their dual role as hairdressers and surgeons during medieval times. Medical prescriptions have come a long way since satirical artworks showcased humorous concoctions that were believed to cure various ailments. Foot corns were not spared from satire either; these humorous illustrations reveal creative methods employed for their treatment. Lastly, animal magnetism intrigued many during its heyday as practitioners claimed they could heal using unseen forces. These satirical artworks shed light on society's fascination with this controversial concept. Join us on this captivating journey through time where we explore bizarre yet fascinating treatments that shaped our understanding of medicine today.