Hammer, percussion

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OBJECT TYPE
NON-SPECIFIC
DATE
1950–1990
ARTIFACT NUMBER
2002.0423.001
MANUFACTURER
Downs Surgical
MODEL
Unknown
LOCATION
England

More Information


General Information

Serial #
N/A
Part Number
1
Total Parts
1
AKA
English hammer
Patents
N/A
General Description
Opaque white synthetic shaft; bright silver metal hub to which dense black rubber (?) pad is attached.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length
37.3 cm
Width
N/A
Height
N/A
Thickness
N/A
Weight
N/A
Diameter
5.6 cm
Volume
N/A

Lexicon

Group
Medical Technology
Category
Instruments
Sub-Category
N/A

Manufacturer

AKA
Downs
Country
England
State/Province
Unknown
City
Unknown

Context

Country
Canada
State/Province
Nova Scotia
Period
Used in mid 20th century.
Canada
Among collection of instruments given to Canadian Museum of Heath and Medicine (CMHM) by Dr. Tom P. Morley, neurosurgeon.
Function
USED TO TEST MUSCLE STRETCH REFLEX.
Technical
Example of diagnostic instrument routinely used in neurological practice. This style of percussion felt by some to provide better, more even striking surface and force of application, with superior flex provided by elongated shaft.
Area Notes
Unknown

Details

Markings
"DOWNS/ SURGICAL/ ENGLAND"
Missing
Complete.
Finish
Opaque white synthetic shaft; bright silver metal hub to which dense black rubber (?) pad is attached.
Decoration
N/A

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