surgery

• What years did John of Arderne live?


  1368-1376
• What is the title of John of Arderne's book?

  'Practica'
• What is notable about the drawings in 'Practica'?

  They are realistic drawings of surgical equipment
• Which substances did John of Arderne use to dull pain?

  Opium and henbane
• What condition did John of Arderne discover a treatment for?

  Anal abscess
• What was the cause of the anal abscess condition that Arderne treated?

  Condition from sitting on horseback
• What professional association did John of Arderne form?


  Guild of Surgeons
• Where was the Guild of Surgeons located?

  Within the city of London