File:Double truss for the treatment of a hernia, London, England, Wellcome L0058487.jpg

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Double truss for the treatment of a hernia, London, England,
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Double truss for the treatment of a hernia, London, England,
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A hernia occurs when an organ or part of the body protrudes through the muscle wall in the body. This truss is used to support a hernia in the groin. Hernias of this type are caused by physical effort, or even through excessive coughing, and were once a very common problem among labourers and the elderly.

Today they are usually easily corrected by a simple surgical procedure, but before the National Health Service began in 1948, hernias were often left untreated, causing a great deal of pain. The truss, constructed from cloth-covered metal, was made by S Maw, Sons and Son, a surgical and medical instrument maker based in London.

maker: S Maw, Son & Sons

Place made: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Keywords: Hernia; truss
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A635990
  • Photo number: L0058487
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