Orthopaedics 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)

Broken wrist bone, X-ray C017 / 7187
Broken wrist bone. X-ray of the hand of a 12 year old male with a fractured trapezium bone. The trapezium is the leftmost bone in the group of bones at the base of the bad

Hip replacement, artwork
Hip replacement. Artwork of a total hip replacement. The prosthetic hip joint consists of a metal shaft and ball (pink) attached to the top of the femur (thigh bone) and a plastic socket (white)

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)

Hip replacement, artwork
Hip replacement. Artwork of a prosthetic hip joint socket in a pelvis. The prosthetic femur (thigh bone) head will fit into this socket, forming the hip joint

Hugh Owen Thomas, Welsh surgeon C016 / 6299
Hugh Owen Thomas (1834-1891), Welsh surgeon. Thomas is known as the father of orthopaedic surgery. He came from a family of renowned bone-setters

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)

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

Orthopaedic Institution, Gothic House, Stockwell, Lambeth, London, c1840. Artist
Orthopaedic Institution, Gothic House, Stockwell, Lambeth, London, c1840. Institution providing care for women suffering from curvature of the spine

Broken ankle, X-ray C017 / 7185
Broken ankle. X-ray of the lower leg of an 85 year old female with fractures at the ends of the tibia (shin bone, right) and fibula (calf bone, left)

Amputated lower leg, X-ray C017 / 7644
Amputated lower leg, X-ray. The leg has been amputated below the knee. The tops of the tibia (shin bone, lower centre) and fibula (calf bone, lower right) are seen

Fused metatarsals, X-ray C017 / 7168
Fused metatarsals. X-ray of the feet of a 73 year old female patient showing the fusing the the big toes and second toe metatarsal bones (mid foot bones) in the left foot

Hammer toe surgery. Close-up of surgeons inserting a pin into the second toe of a patients foot to correct a condition called hammer toe

Broken leg, X-ray C017 / 7977
Broken leg. X-ray of the leg of a 32 year old male who has been in a parachuting accident. The fibula (calf bone, right) is fractured

Broken foot, X-ray C017 / 7975
Broken foot. X-ray of the foot of a 3 year old male patient with fractured second and third metatarsals (foot bones)

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

Fractured vertebra, X-ray C017 / 7586
Fractured vertebra. X-ray of the lower spine of a 50 year old male with a fracture to the L1 lumbar vertebra (thord block from top)

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

Deformed hands, X-ray C017 / 7561
Deformed hands. X-ray of the hands of a 7 year old female patient with congenital (present at birth) abnormalities of the fingers

Pinned boken ankle, X-ray C017 / 7186
Pinned broken ankle. X-ray of the lower leg of an 85 year old female with fractures at the ends of the tibia (shin bone, right) and fibula (calf bone, left)

Broken jaw, X-ray C017 / 7557
Broken jaw. X-ray of the jaw of a 22 year old male patient with a fractured mandible (lower jaw bone). The fracture is seen at left

X-ray machine in foot surgery. Surgeons using a portable operating theatre X-ray machine to check the position of pins that have been inserted into a patients foot bones during surgery

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

Scoliosis of the spine, X-ray C016 / 6566
Scoliosis of the spine. Coloured X-ray of the chest of a 34 year old female patient with scoliosis (sideways curvature) of the spine

Broken ribs, X-ray C017 / 7566
Broken ribs. X-ray of the chest of a 85 year old male patient with fracture to his right ribs (seen on left)

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

Prosthetic knees and obesity, X-ray C016 / 6598
Prosthetic knees and obesity. Coloured X-ray of prosthetic knee joints (white) in an obese patient. This patient weighs 102 kilograms

Prosthetic knees and obesity, X-ray C016 / 6596
Prosthetic knees and obesity. X-ray of prosthetic knee joints (white) in an obese patient. This patient weighs 102 kilograms

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

Cervical rib, X-ray C017 / 8024
Cervical rib. X-ray of the neck of a patient with an extra rib on the left side of their body (seen at right). This is a congenital (present at birth) abnormality

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 elbow, X-ray C017 / 7266
Broken elbow. X-ray of the elbow of a 4 year old female with a displaced supracondylar fracture. The fracture is at the base of the humerus, the upper arm bone (upper frame)

Broken elbow, X-ray C017 / 7583
Broken elbow. X-ray of the arm of a 55 year old male patient with fractures to the elbow and radius (upper lower arm bone)

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

Cavus foot surgery, ankle tendons
Cavus foot surgery. Close-up of surgeons cutting the ankles peroneus tendon before attaching it to another tendon. This is being done during cavus foot surgery

Cavus foot surgery, metatarsal pinning
Cavus foot surgery. Close-up of bone drilling equipment being used to drill a hole in a metatarsal bone in a patients foot in a case of cavus foot surgery

Toe joint replacement surgery. Close-up of surgeons using a bone saw during an operation to replace a joint in the second toe of a patients foot. For the joint replacement, see image C014/7787

Salter Harris fracture, X-ray C017 / 7507
Salter Hariss fracture. X-ray of the wrist of a 10 year old female patient with a displaced Salter Harris fracture of the radius (lower arm bone, at left)

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

Charcot foot, X-ray C017 / 7581
Charcot foot. X-ray of the foot of a 69 year old male patient with neuropathic arthropathy of the foot, also known as Charcot foot

Fixed arm fracture, X-ray C017 / 7265
Fixed arm fracture. X-ray of the elbow of a 4 year old female that has had a displaced supracondylar fracture fixed. The fracture is at the base of the humerus, the upper arm bone (upper frame)

Amputated foot, X-ray C017 / 7386
Amputated foot. X-ray of the ankle of a patient that has had their foot amputated

Ankle surgery: dissecting out tissues C014 / 7781
Ankle surgery. Close-up of surgical tools being used to dissect tissue from a patients ankle. The tool at right is a bone saw, with retractors being used to keep the surgical incision open

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

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"Exploring the World of Orthopaedics: From Broken Bones to Artistic Marvels" A glimpse into orthopaedic challenges: X-ray reveals a broken wrist bone, reminding us of the intricate nature of healing. (X-ray C017 / 7187) The intersection of art and medicine: An exquisite artwork depicts the beauty of a hip replacement procedure, showcasing human resilience and innovation. Unveiling the hidden damage: Through an artistic representation, we witness the complexity of a damaged knee ligament and appreciate the expertise required for its restoration. Beyond physical pain: An intriguing X-ray artwork captures a headache, reminding us that orthopaedics encompasses not only bones but also various conditions affecting our well-being. Celebrating transformative surgeries: Another captivating artwork showcases a hip replacement, symbolizing hope and renewed mobility for countless individuals worldwide. Remembering Hugh Owen Thomas's legacy: Welsh surgeon C016 / 6299 revolutionized orthopaedics with his pioneering techniques, leaving an indelible mark on medical history. Peering beneath the surface: A jaw-dropping X-ray exposes a fractured jawbone, emphasizing both the fragility and strength inherent in our skeletal system. Historical insights into orthopaedic practices: An engraving from Traite des bandages et appareils illustrates a corset designed to prevent onanism—a testament to evolving medical beliefs in Paris during 1815 (b/w photo). Nurturing young lives with care: Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph captures a baby wearing homemade splints for club feet at an FSA camp in Tulare County, California in 1939—an early example of personalized orthopaedic treatment. Embracing knowledge through literature: The title page from L'Orthopedie ou l'Art de Prevenir et de Corriger dans les invites us to explore this comprehensive guide to preventing and correcting orthopaedic conditions.