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Yes, they were called surgeons because all they could do for you if you were injured was amputate. A doctors kit consisted of several different saws, and a turrnet kit (for tightening the would after amputation). If you were hit in the head or chest, they could do nothing for you, but arms and legs could easily be amputated. A good surgeon could amputate an apendage in about 7 seconds.


And after the doctor amputated, in order to stop the bleeding quickly, so that the patient (or victim, depending upon how you look at it) would not bleed to death, the open, bleeding flesh would be burned closed (there is a specific word for that...)...OUCH!

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