TV SERIES
From Handsaw to Scalpel
Documentary
A fascinating insight into the evolution of modern medicine as we explore the medical treatments for certain issues from past to present, seeing just how much we have learned through trial and error. The series is also a chance to see how medical advancements are currently used to treat problems in the fields of oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, neurology, obstetrics and orthopaedics, and to see what the future may hold.
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Episodes
6 Episodes
011. Neurology
This episode takes you through the history of neurology to discover the link between demonic possession and epilepsy, the beginnings of brain mapping, and more. In the operating room, witness the implantation of electrodes in the brain of a patient with Parkinson's disease.
022. Orthopedics
The modern world of orthopedics never ceases to amaze with its achievements, but our distant ancestors were far from breaking speed records when they had lost a leg... This episode takes us back in time, to when fabrics, leather, wood, and animal bones were all suitable for replacing a ligament, supporting a bruised back, treating a war wound, or replacing a limb. Then, it leads us into today's treatments and reveals what awaits the orthopedics of tomorrow.
033. Gynecology
This episode takes us into the world of obstetrics, exploring treatments from prehistory to the present day and the future. From birthing potions and fumigations to rustic birthing chairs and tools that look more like torture devices, it's a science that has undergone significant evolution.
044. Ophthalmology
In this episode, discover the history of ophthalmology, the branch of medicine dedicated to eye diseases, from the earliest Egyptian techniques to the electronic chips of the future.
055. Dental Medicine
Over time, a sometimes questionable, sometimes painful, but always progressive, field of medicine has developed around our teeth. Dentures, prostheses, fillings, extractions, braces, crowns, implants, and whitening—this episode takes you on a journey through the history of dentistry, from the past, present, and even the future.
066. Oncology
This episode takes you into the world of oncology through surprising historical facts, the tragic fate of Marie Curie, and the dedication of the first doctors to use radiotherapy. Furthermore, explore current treatments and future solutions for this merciless disease.