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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.

What Is Surgical Lubricant Used For?
What Tools Are Used to Amputate a Leg?
How Many Hand Transplants Have Been Done?
Can You Wear Earrings in Surgery?
What Is the Difference Between a Stent and a Catheter?
Why Can’t You Wear Jewelry in Surgery?
Are Sutures Stitches? Explaining the Difference
What Is a Needle Holder and How Does It Work?
Are IV Needles Flexible or Rigid?
What Is a Bovine Patch Made Of?
What Is the Longest Surgery Ever Performed?
How Long Do Surgeons Wash Their Hands?
How Long Does a Liver Ablation Procedure Take?
What Do Implants Look Like? From Dental to Orthopedic
What Is the Difference Between Surgery and Operation?
What Is the General Term for a Surgical Suture?
What Is a Bonesaw? From Amputation to Modern Surgery
What Do Dissolvable Staples Look Like?
How Long Do IVs Last? From Peripheral to Central Lines
How Many Hand Transplants Have Been Done?
How Much Is a Breast Augmentation in Ohio?
What Are Clamps Used for in Surgery?
What Does IV Stand For and How Does It Work?
What Is the Eponym for a Pancreatoduodenectomy?
What Are Iris Scissors Used For in Surgery?
Are Sutures the Same as Stitches?
Is Local Anesthesia Cheaper Than General?
What Are the Parts of a Syringe?
Are Injections Considered Invasive Procedures?
What Is a Bilateral Procedure? Definition & Examples