Chainsaws were originally invented by Scottish doctors John Aitken and James Jeffray in the last 18th century for medical purposes, specifically to assist in a surgical procedure called symphysiotomy1 during childbirth. This early version of the chainsaw was a hand-cranked device used to remove ossified2 tissue. Over time, the chainsaw evolved into a powerful tool used for lodging.
1: symphysiotomy, symphysiotomy is a surgical procedure that involves dividing the cartilage of the pubic symphys to widen the pelvis, facilitating childbirth when there is difficulty due to a narrow pelvis. This operation is also called pyelotomy and is performed to allow passage of a baby during obstructed labor.
2 ossified, having turned into bone or bony tissue
Fun fact, vibrators were invented as a ‘medical’ tool to aid women.
Me at the sex shop checkout:
“I… I have a prescription.”
And bicycles were discouraged, because they could promote hysteria.
That’s likely a myth.
Same thing as chainsaws. Go ahead, Google why the chainsaw was invented
Wrong in part. It was a medical tool to saw bones and shit. Not women. Sawing women is magicians work.
I suppose the comment you answered meant symphysiotomy, which is refering to cutting parts of the pelvis during child birth.
And only when their names are Sharon.
From The Columbus Dispatch:
Chainsaws were originally invented by Scottish doctors John Aitken and James Jeffray in the last 18th century for medical purposes, specifically to assist in a surgical procedure called symphysiotomy1 during childbirth. This early version of the chainsaw was a hand-cranked device used to remove ossified2 tissue. Over time, the chainsaw evolved into a powerful tool used for lodging.
1: symphysiotomy, symphysiotomy is a surgical procedure that involves dividing the cartilage of the pubic symphys to widen the pelvis, facilitating childbirth when there is difficulty due to a narrow pelvis. This operation is also called pyelotomy and is performed to allow passage of a baby during obstructed labor. 2 ossified, having turned into bone or bony tissue
or washing machines.
GROK says it was invented to establish government fiscal responsibility.
A film called “Hysteria” from 2011 covers that. Although apparently not historically accurate.
Well yeah. These women were suffering from extreme bouts of hysteria.
Thought it was a facial massaging device… until “facial” became optional.