7 of the Most Outrageous Medical Treatments in History

[Vmedvil]

This is a informational piece about 7 of the most outrageous medical treatments in history by the history channel, read more at https://www.history.com/news/7-of-the-most-outrageous-medical-treatments-in-history

 

Which of these treatments do you think is the most outrageous treatment?

[Rasti]

Vibration is still used in many places for erm, theraputic needs in addition to others.

 

Electrocution for the applications it was used for is banned in many places, but continues to be somewhat useful in muscle stimulation therapy for atrophied muscles. 

 

Lobotomies are no longer used for psychological reasons but interestingly it can be useful in other neurological applications. 

 

Snake oil is my favorite because while the science behind it may be sound, the story is freaking hilarious. Lile for real would you.like to buy my smelly oil for use as a moisturizer and a joint compound? Nevermind where it came from.... $170 per bottle bud! But realistically, you can get many of the same benefits of omega acids by altering a few parts of your daily diet.

 

....not exactly possible in the late 1800's....

[Vmedvil]

6 minutes ago, Rasti said:

Vibration is still used in many places for erm, theraputic needs in addition to others.

 

Electrocution for the applications it was used for is banned in many places, but continues to be somewhat useful in muscle stimulation therapy for atrophied muscles. 

 

Lobotomies are no longer used for psychological reasons but interestingly it can be useful in other neurological applications. 

 

Snake oil is my favorite because while the science behind it may be sound, the story is freaking hilarious. Lile for real would you.like to buy my smelly oil for use as a moisturizer and a joint compound? Nevermind where it came from.... $170 per bottle bud! But realistically, you can get many of the same benefits of omega acids by altering a few parts of your daily diet.

 

....not exactly possible in the late 1800's....

Interesting view of the subject.