title: The operating table: a historical perspective.
abstract: Operating tables evolved rapidly from 1860 through 1920. By 1920, the operating tables were well-designed for a wide variety of operations. Today, our operating tables resemble those developed in the early 20th century.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Petty
mesh_terms: D001513:Beds / Q000266:history*; D004867:Equipment Design; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000266:history*