A thin metal splint with sharp edges turned upwards, forming a concave interior; overall perforated with small circular holes, equally spaced, which has a straight body with a scooped end to form a cap for the shoulder.
A thin metal splint with sharp edges turned upwards, forming a concave interior; overall perforated with small circular holes, equally spaced, which has a straight body with a scooped end to form a cap for the shoulder.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used by Dr. H. Godfrey Bird of Gananoque, Ontario.
Dates
1900
1915
circa 1900-1915
Material
metal: grey
Inscriptions
Stamped on interior of metal are the words, "LEE'S PATENT // JULY 5th1887 // OCT 30TH 1888"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E2-15
Length
26.3 cm
Width
12.8 cm
Height
4.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Adhesive marks apparent on exterior surface; entire splint is tarnished
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Aloe's Illustrated and Priced Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments, Physician's Supplies and Hospital Furnishings," the A. S. Aloe Co., 6th ed., St. Louis, 189-, p. 817 (similar to item 10370)
Research Facts
Splint forms a cap for the shoulder and can be applied to fractures of the clavicle and humerous.