University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
1981.2.3 D
Description
Double-ended Volkmann's bone curette, which consists of an instrument made from a single piece of solid cylindrical metal with an eight-sided middle handle section that tapers out to form oval scoops; the scoops both have closed, rounded bottoms and open, concave tops; the upper outer edges of the …
Double-ended Volkmann's bone curette, which consists of an instrument made from a single piece of solid cylindrical metal with an eight-sided middle handle section that tapers out to form oval scoops; the scoops both have closed, rounded bottoms and open, concave tops; the upper outer edges of the scoops are sharp; scoops face different ways.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. Catherine Rekai, the widow of Dr. John Rekai.
Has Aesculap symbol of caduceus with crown on top, "Ingram & Bell Germany"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E2-13
Dimension Notes
Length 19.8 cm
Condition Remarks
Plating worn off tips at both ends.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
Ingram & Bell catalogue, 1959, p. 205
Research Facts
Dr. Rekai is one of the founders of the Central Hospital; he served at the Semelweiss Hospital, Budapest, from 1938–1948, and at Central Hospital from 1957–1978.