Did they amputate often in Tudor times?

Answer 1

Yes, amputations were relatively common in Tudor times, primarily due to injuries sustained in battles, accidents, or infections that could not be treated effectively with the limited medical knowledge of the era. Surgery was often a last resort, as anesthetics were not available, and the risk of infection was high. The lack of effective wound care and surgical techniques meant that many amputations were performed out of necessity rather than choice. However, the practice was not as routine as it became in later centuries with advances in surgical methods and hygiene.