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Ryan Peterson

Ryan Peterson is an independent writer in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the history of surgery and early medical practices. He worked as a museum docent and contributed articles to regional historical society bulletins before moving into freelance research. Peterson took bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history.

Is Trepanning Still Used Today?
What Is Xenotransplantation and How Does It Work?
How Long Does an Embolization Procedure Take?
What Is an Invasive Procedure in Medicine?
Can You Reattach a Hand? The Science Behind the Procedure
How Sharp Are Scalpels? A Look at the Cutting Edge
What Is a Scalpel Used For in Surgery and Beyond?
What Is the Bag Called That Collects Poop?
Why Was Anesthesia Invented and How It Changed Surgery
When Was Laparoscopic Surgery Invented?
Do Glass Eyes Move? How Ocular Prosthetics Work
What Is a Non-Invasive Procedure in Medicine?
When Was the First Nose Job Performed?
Do Bodies Sit Up During Cremation?
Are You Awake During a Knee Replacement?
Which Suture Size Is Bigger: 2-0 or 5-0?
How Long Does Replantation Surgery Take?
When Did Gummy Bear Implants Come Out?
Is Chromic Suture Absorbable?
Who Removes Fingernails for Medical Reasons?
What Color Is Surgical Glue and Why?
Is Trepanation Still Used Today?
What Is a Hyfrecator and How Does It Work?
What Is Hand Surgery Called?
Who Makes Gummy Bear Implants?
What Are Surgical Clamps Used for in Surgery?
How Many Hours Does It Take to Amputate a Leg?
What Is the Function of Forceps in Medicine?
Why Can’t You Eat or Drink Before Surgery?
How Many Types of Implants Are There?