Amputation Saw

3D Model

This saw was used to amputate people’s arms or legs. It is about five hundred years old. Back then, there were no proper anaesthetics, and no effective analgesics. As a result, the surgeon had to work very quickly.

Use our 3D amputation saw model in the classroom to bring your curriculum teaching to life: https://learning-resources.sciencemuseum.org.uk/resources/amputation-saw

Find out more in the Science Museum Group online collection: https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co166821/