Orthopaedic Collection

Headache, X-ray artwork
Headache. Computer X-ray artwork of a lateral view of a human skull. The red area represents pain caused by a headache (cephalalgia)

Normal knee, X-ray
Normal knee. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 44 year old woman

Tendinitis of the shoulder, X-ray
Tendinitis of the shoulder. Coloured X-ray of the shoulder of a patient showing calcification (grainy patches) around the rotator cuff tendon (upper left)

Damaged knee ligament, artwork
Damaged knee ligament. Computer artwork of the muscle structure of the leg and anatomy of the human knee joint, showing a tear (dark line, centre right) in one of the cruciate ligaments (beige)

Operating theatre med01_01_0379
St Michaels Orthopaedic Hospital, Marine Parade East, Clacton On Sea, Tendring, Essex. A view of the operating theatre. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in May 1939

Fractured jawbone, X-ray
Fractured jawbone. Coloured X-ray of a human jaw showing a fractured lower jawbone (mandible). The fracture has occurred to the left side of the lower jawbone (bottom right, orange)

Anaesthetic room med01_01_0380
St Michaels Orthopaedic Hospital, Marine Parade East, Clacton On Sea, Tendring, Essex. A view of the anaesthetic room. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in May1939

Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, St. Louis Missouri
Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children (now Shriners Children's St. Louis), St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Date: circa 1930s

St Nicholas Homes, Pyrford
Stoop Ward at the Waifs and Strays Society's St Nicholas Homes for physically disabled children at Pyrford, Surrey. The site later became St Nicholas Orthopaedic Hospital then the Rowley Bristow

Baby with club feet wearing homemade splints, FSA camp, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tulare County, California. In Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migratory workers. Baby with club feet wearing homemade splints inside shoes

Title page of L Orthopedie ou l Art de Prevenir et de Corriger dans les
CHT230878 Title page of L Orthopedie ou l Art de Prevenir et de Corriger dans les Enfans les Difformites du Corps by Nicholas Andry (1658-1759) 1741 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Broken arm bone, digital X-ray
Broken arm bone. Digital frontal X-ray of the fractured right humerus (upper arm bone) of a patient in their early twenties

Normal hand, digital X-ray
Normal hand. Digital X-ray of the normal right hand of a patient in their late twenties. Various sets of data relating to the image can be seen around the edges of the X-ray

Taped sprained ankle C017 / 3695
Taped sprained ankle. Close-up of elastic therapeutic tape (kinesio tape) being used to promote lymphatic drainage, and therefore reduce swelling, in a womans sprained ankle

Amputated toes, X-ray C017 / 7166
Amputated toe. X-ray of the left foot of a 75 year old male patient where the tip of the big toe and two thirds of the next toe have been amputated

Amputated fingers, X-ray C017 / 7150
Amputated fingers. X-ray of the right hand of a 57 year old male patient where the tips of the fourth and fifth fingers have been amputated

Radiologist examining knee MRI scans C014 / 1300
MODEL RELEASED. Radiologist examining knee MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans

Tuberculosis of the spine, MRI scan
Tuberculosis of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 74-year-old patient with tuberculosis (TB) of the spine, or Potts disease

Spondylolisthesis, 3D CT scan
Spondylolisthesis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of a section through the lumbar (lower back) spine of a 39-year-old patient with spondylolisthesis

Paprosky femur defect classification C016 / 6621
Paprosky femur defect classification. Diagram showing the classification system for femur cortex defects used to assess revision (replacement or repair) of a hip implant

Coccyx pain, artwork
Coccyx (tailbone) pain, computer artwork

Neck and shoulder pain, X-ray artwork
Neck and shoulder pain. Computer X-ray artwork of the back view of a human skeletons shoulders, neck and skull. The red area represents neck pain (cervicalgia) and shoulder pain

Broken shoulder, X-ray
Broken shoulder. X-ray of the shoulder of a patient with a fracture in the neck of the humerus (upper arm bone)

St Nicholas Homes, Pyrford
St Nicholas Homes for physically disabled children at Pyrford, Surrey, opened in 1908 by the Waifs and Strays Society (now the Childrens Society)

St Martins Orthopaedic Hospital And Special School, Pyrford, near Woking, Surrey, opened in 1916 by the Waifs and Strays Society (now the Childrens Society)

National Orthopaedic Hospital, Great Portland Street, London
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Great Portland Street, London. Date: circa 1910

Bootmakers Workshop, St Martins Home, Pyrford, Surrey
Some of the residents in the boot-making workshop of the St Martins Orthopaedic Hospital And Special School, Pyrford, near Woking, Surrey

Somerset & Wiltshire Childrens Orthopaedic Hospital, Bath
A long row of children in their beds, placed in the open air at the Somerset & Wiltshire Childrens Orthopaedic Hospital, Combe Park, Bath

Apparatus for reducing dislocations. From Vidus Vidius Chirugia e Graeco in Latinum conversa... cum commentariis, Paris, 1544

Scoliosis of the spine, X-ray C017 / 7167
Scoliosis. X-ray of the spine of a 71 year old female patient with severe scoliosis (sideways curvature). This condition usually starts in infancy or adolescence, and is most often seen in girls

Melorheostosis of the knee, X-ray C017 / 7146
Melorheostosis of the knee. X-ray of left knee of a 52 year old male patient showing damage (white area at centre) caused by melorheostosis

Melorheostosis of the knee, X-ray C017 / 7145
Melorheostosis of the knee. X-ray of left knee of a 52 year old male patient showing damage (white area to bottom left of knee cap) caused by melorheostosis

Melorheostosis of the knee, X-ray C017 / 7144
Melorheostosis of the knee. X-ray of left knee of a 52 year old male patient showing damage (white area to bottom left of knee cap) caused by melorheostosis

Hip pain, artwork C013 / 5917
Hip pain, computer artwork

Sciatica, MRI scan
Sciatica. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the lumbar (lower back) spine of a 35-year-old patient

Spondylodiscitis, MRI scan
Spondylodiscitis. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 69-year-old patient with spondylodiscitis at the level of the T7-T8 vertebra

Abnormal bone growth, MRI scan
Abnormal bone growth. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a section through the cervical spine (neck) of a 28-year-old patient, showing abnormal growth (dysplasia) of the C6 vertebra

Spinal cancer, MRI scan
Spinal cancer. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the cervical (neck) region of the spine of a 22-year-old patient

Forestiers disease, MRI scan
Forestiers disease. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a section through the cervical spine (neck) of a 42-year-old Asian patient suffering from a stiff neck and neck pain

Spina bifida, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 24-month-old patient with spina bifida

Secondary spinal cancer, MRI scan
Secondary spinal cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a section through the spine of a 48-year-old patient, showing malignant (cancerous) tumours

Fibrolipoma of the spine, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the thoraco-lumbar spine of a 19-month-old patient

Total knee replacement, X-ray
Total knee replacement. X-ray of the legs of a 49-year-old patient who has had a total knee replacement (white) of the left knee (right)

Prosthetic hip joint and Gruen zones C016 / 6778
Prosthetic hip joint and Gruen zones. Cutaway diagram of a femur (thigh bone) showing a femoral component of a hip prosthesis and labels indicating Gruen zones

Prosthetic hip joints and Gruen zones C016 / 6781
Prosthetic hip joints and Gruen zones. Diagram of the femoral components of two types of hip prosthesis with labels indicating standard and modified Gruen zones

Lumbar spine fusion, artwork C016 / 6993
Lumbar spine fusion. Artwork of pins and screws inserted into a patients lumbar spine in a case of spinal fusion. The pins hold together the patients vertebrae

Prosthetic hip joint, artwork C016 / 6782
Prosthetic hip joint. Cutaway artwork of a femur (thigh bone) showing a femoral component of a hip prosthesis. This component is implanted in the femur after the head of the femur has been surgically

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6786
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing completed hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

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Orthopaedic care encompasses a wide range of conditions and treatments, all aimed at improving musculoskeletal health. From normal knees to damaged ligaments, orthopaedics is dedicated to restoring mobility and relieving pain. In the realm of knee injuries, an X-ray reveals the intricate structure of this joint. Whether it's a normal knee or one with a damaged ligament, orthopaedic interventions can help restore function. An artwork depicting a damaged knee ligament serves as a reminder of the complexity involved in treating such injuries. Shoulder tendinitis is another common ailment that often requires orthopaedic attention. Through an X-ray image, we gain insight into the affected area and understand why proper treatment is crucial for recovery. Headaches can also be linked to orthopaedic issues. A captivating X-ray artwork showcases how these debilitating pains may stem from underlying musculoskeletal problems that require specialized care. The operating theatre symbolizes where skilled surgeons perform intricate procedures to repair fractures like a fractured jawbone shown on an X-ray image. The anaesthetic room adjacent to it highlights the importance of patient comfort during surgeries. Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in St. Louis Missouri stands as a beacon of hope for children with orthopaedic challenges, offering them comprehensive care and support on their journey towards improved mobility. St Nicholas Homes in Pyrford provides compassionate residential care for individuals requiring long-term orthopaedic assistance. Their dedication ensures patients receive personalized attention tailored to their unique needs. Orthopedic history dates back centuries; even corsets were once used as preventive measures against certain conditions like onanism (masturbation). An illustration from Traite des bandages et appareils by J. B. J Thillaye depicts this historical practice published in 1815 Paris. Even babies are not exempt from orthopedic concerns; Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph captures a baby wearing homemade splints for club feet at an FSA camp in Tulare County, California, 1939.