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Title
Thomas Wrench
Description
Thomas wrench, metal, c 1929.
This Thomas Wrench was an instrument used to treat the condition "Club Foot". Club foot is where one foot or both feet are rotated internally, making it difficult to walk if left untreated. The wrench would have been placed around the deformed foot and pulled to straighten out the deformity.
This Thomas Wrench was an instrument used to treat the condition "Club Foot". Club foot is where one foot or both feet are rotated internally, making it difficult to walk if left untreated. The wrench would have been placed around the deformed foot and pulled to straighten out the deformity.
Date
c. 1929
Identifier
2002/5.1
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
Length: 32.6 cm
Materials
Metal
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