Bizarre Medical Devices That Were Used During Medieval Times (9 pics)
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Metallic Catheters: A metallic tube was inserted painfully in the bladder to treat urine blockage or other urinary complications. The practice became popular in the 13th century. Inserting the catheter forcefully into the bladder through the urethra was not an easy, pleasant, or harmless task as many men were permanently injured.