John Arderne

Who was John Arderne?

John Arderne was an English surgeon.

What were John Arderne's achievements?

John Arderne had 3 key achievements:

• ❖ In 1376, he wrote a book called Practica which is known for its realistic drawings of surgical instruments and operations.
• ❖ He managed to invent workable cures and would charge knights a fee to treat their anal abscesses.
• ❖ He helped establish the Guild of Surgeons in 1368.