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.
A film called “Hysteria” from 2011 covers that. Although apparently not historically accurate.
And bicycles were discouraged, because they could promote hysteria.
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.
And only when their names are Sharon.
I suppose the comment you answered meant symphysiotomy, which is refering to cutting parts of the pelvis during child birth.
or washing machines.
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
Me at the sex shop checkout:
“I… I have a prescription.”
That’s likely a myth.