The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula

The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to the moving mill machinery (1737). There was very little bleeding, and the amount of skin left was enough to cover the wound. A superficial dressing was applied and healing took place without complications. The author advises always leaving a similar area of skin when performng an amputation. From The Anatomy of the Human Body by William Cheselden (London, circa 1745). First edition published 1713. Engraving

1713 1737 1745 Advises Amount Amputation Bleeding Cheselden Complications Enough Entangled Healing Scapula Similar Superficial Surgery Wound

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