Tendon hammer

Date
1950s-1960s
Description
Metal handled hammer with triangular shaped, orange rubber head. A tendon hammer is used to elicit deep tendon reflexes in a neurological examination. Similar versions of this are still used today and the apparent design has not changed since the 1950s.
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Object detail

Medium
metal, rubber
Measurements
19.0 x 5.3 x 2.2 cm
Accession Number
MHM2016.74
Credit line
Gift of Dr Rosemary Crowley, 2016
Object Type
Medical History Museum Category

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