WHAT:
The Bradford Sling
WHERE:
University of Bradford Plastic Surgery & Burns Research Unit, Richmond Rd, Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK
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WHEN:
11th May 1985
WHO:
Research Unit Led by Professor David Sharpe OBE
DETAILS:
The Bradford Sling was invented by Professor David Sharpe OBE in the aftermath of the tragic Bradford City fire of May 1985. 56 people died and over 250 people were badly injured. Faced with the need to treat multiple trauma patients Sharpe and his team at the Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit created a revolutionary sling that minimised pressure when supporting raised limbs. The simple but effective device is now used across the world having helped many thousands of patients.
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