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3000 BC
One of the first instances of bone setting is observed in an Egyptian mummy of the fifth dynasty (circa 5000 years ago) at Nga Ed-Der 100 miles from Luxor. -
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Bone Setting:from 3000BC to Today
1/1/0001 stands for 3000 BC, 11/17/5011 stands for the current date. They would not let me use BC. -
Bone Setting Occurs in every culture around the world
Primitive sticks,slings,and chiropratic techniques are used by cultures every where untill the Greek and Roman times. -
Uses of natural materials to form splints arise
The use of animal fats, sea shells, and other natural resources are first documented for the use of making casts.(AD 30) -
External Fixators become popular
External Fixators use pins or rods from an external apparatus to puncture the skin and hold a severely dammaged bone together before any serious surgery can be completed. -
Dominique Jean Larrey discovers how to further stiffen bandages
Larrey began stiffening bandages using camphorated alcohol, lead acetate and egg whites beaten in water.(1812) -
Plaster of Paris discovered
William Eaton discovered Gypsum(Plaster of Paris). It allows for complete immobilization of the broken bone and protection. -
Plaster of Paris is mass used
Plaster of Paris is widespread used to treat mass cassualties(1850) -
Internal Fixators
Pins, rods, and plates are used to set broken bones internally. Concept dates back to the 1800s but not fully developed until the 1950s -
Fiber Glass Casts Invented
The first fiber glass casts were invented. They were lighter, stronger, and waterproof(on the outside).