Title

The application of Liston's Long Splint.

Caption

The application of Liston's Long Splint. Long leg splinting is used to stabilize injuries by decreasing movement and providing support, thus preventing further damage. Robert Liston, 1794 - 1847. Pioneering Scottish surgeon. From The Household Physician, published c.1898.

Date

1898

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive

Reference

UMG23A61_111

Model release

No

Property release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

27,3Mb (1,4Mb) / 17,0in x 6,2in / 5100 x 1873 (300dpi)

Keywords

Board Support Medicine Pain Illustration History Wood Bone Equipment Injury Medical Bones Patient Cure Treatment Surgeon Scottish Injured Splint Pain Relief Joints Historical Health 19th Century Old Robert Liston Liston's Long Splint inury