Surgical Anatomy Chart - Scalpels, Scissors and Metal Cauteries

Reproduction of the Anatomical Plate – Surgical Instruments and Metal Cauteries

This fascinating reproduction, taken from Bourgery and Bernard's famous Traité complet de l'anatomie de l'homme (1866-1871), presents a detailed set of surgical instruments used for incisions, dressings, and cauterization. Scalpels, scissors, forceps, and cautery are illustrated with meticulous precision, providing an overview of the fundamental tools of the 19th century. This plate is a true showcase of the instruments that shaped modern surgery and their importance in the development of operative practices.

The finesse of the engravings, their attention to detail, and the clarity of the composition reflect the exceptional craftsmanship of the artists of the time. Each illustration is meticulously executed, capturing the technical complexity and ingenuity of the instruments without losing sight of the artistic aspect. The elegance of the lines and the mastery of the visual rendering make this plate as pleasant to contemplate as it is instructive, harmoniously combining aesthetics and science.

This high-quality reproduction, perfect for medical history buffs or surgical instrument enthusiasts, will add an authentic and sophisticated touch to any professional space or decorative interior. Printed on premium paper, it is faithful to the original, allowing you to rediscover these historical instruments in all their precision and beauty. An ideal choice for those who appreciate the marriage of science and art in medicine.

Illustration caption:

SCALPEL

Figure 1. Straight scalpel.
Figure 2. Convex scalpel.
Figure 3. Buttoned straight scalpel.
Figure 4. Straight scalpel, modified by M. Charrière. The heel is fixed by a small tab (a) acting on a spring (b).
Figure 5. English scalpel.
Figure 6. Fistula scalpel. The blade is secured to the handle by a small buttoned slider (c).
Figure 7. Mr. Larrey's scalpel.
Figure 8. Mr. Récamier's scalpel. (a) rotating key, (b) mortise, heel tabs (c,c), lower tabs (d,d)
Figure 9. Fixation mode, imagined by M. Charrière and which consists of a small cursor (a) which stops on a tab by a pin.
Figure 10. Scalpel imported from Germany.

BANDAGE INSTRUMENTS

Figure 11. Straight scissors.
Figure 12. Curved scissors on the flat.
Figure 13. Curved scissors on the side.
Figure 14 and 15. Ring pliers.
Figure 16. Wick holder.
Figure 17. Grooved stylus.
Figure 18. Grooved probe.
Figure 19. Needled stylus.
Figure 20 and 21. Dissecting forceps. From the front (a) and from the side (b). Method of receiving teeth, forceps closed (c).

METAL CAUTERIES

Figure 22. Nummular cautery. Stem broken in (a) for representation, received in the handle (b); (c) is the plane of the disc which gave its name to the instrument.
Figure 23. Hastile or hastary cautery. (d) thickness of the small axe, seen from the edge.
Figure 24. Reed cautery.
Figure 25. Conical cautery.
Figure 26. Olive cautery.
Figure 27. Ring cautery. (e) replacement handle; (f) section of the swollen end; (g) plane of the cauterizing disc.
Figure 28. Cautery used for cauterization of rectovaginal fistulas. (h) lower surface of the terminal swelling.
Figure 29. Uterine cautery. (i) plane of the terminal disc.
Figure 30. Clacellar cautery.
Figure 31. Small clavellar cautery.
Figure 32. Handled cannula