Treatment of achilles tendon rupture
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Treatment of achilles tendon rupture
Treatment of injury of the achilles tendon. 18th century illustrations mainly concerned with treatment of a ruptured achilles tendon. Figures 1 to 9 detail the design for a slipper which immobilises the heel and supports the foot relative to the lower calf. The foot is pointed downward to allow the ends of the ruptured tendon to be opposed. The boot was to be worn during the day for up to five months. Figure 10 (top of the page) is an illustration of a pulka, a reindeer-pulled sleigh used in Lapland. This page comes from an issue of the Gentlemans Magazine from 1754
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Media ID 6334499
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1700s 1754 18th Century Boot Brace Collection Cure Engraved Engraving Reindeer Rupture Ruptured Sledge Tendon Treatment Vertical Lapland Mono Chrome Opposition Sleigh Slipper
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 18th century, where medical illustrations were primarily focused on the treatment of a ruptured Achilles tendon. Figures 1 to 9 depict an intricate design for a slipper that effectively immobilizes the heel and provides support to the foot in relation to the lower calf. The foot is delicately pointed downward, allowing for proper alignment and opposition of the torn tendon ends. This innovative boot was intended to be worn during daytime for a duration of up to five months, offering hope for recovery. Amongst these remarkable medical engravings lies Figure 10, showcasing an illustration of a pulka - a traditional sleigh pulled by reindeer in Lapland. This unexpected addition adds an intriguing contrast between medicine and culture from that era. The monochrome aesthetic enhances the historical significance of this collection, with its engraved details capturing every aspect meticulously. Todd-White Art Photography has masterfully captured this vertical image, emphasizing its white background which highlights both precision and elegance. This print serves as a reminder of how far medical advancements have come since those times while also appreciating the ingenuity displayed by orthotics specialists in treating injuries without resorting to surgical interventions. It is truly fascinating how art can encapsulate history and science within one frame.
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