From Handsaw to Scalpel - Season 1

First aired: 4/25/2023 6 episodes

Episodes

1. Neurology

Aired: 4/25/2023

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.

2. Orthopedics

Aired: 5/2/2023

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.

3. Gynecology

Aired: 5/9/2023

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.

4. Ophthalmology

Aired: 5/16/2023

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.

5. Dental Medicine

Aired: 5/23/2023

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.

6. Oncology

Aired: 5/30/2023

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.