Buyalsky Shovel

The Buyal spatula (also called the Buyal hammer) is an instrument used in anatomy to separate soft tissue and bone. It was developed by Russian anatomist and surgeon Ivan Vasilievich Buyalsky in the 19th century.

The Buyal spatula is a metal rod that is shaped like a spatula and ends with a sharp end. This instrument allows you to carefully and accurately separate soft tissue and bone, which is necessary during surgical operations.

Thanks to its shape and sharp end, the Buyal blade allows easy penetration into tissues without damaging them, and ensures precise separation without damaging blood vessels and nerves. In addition, this instrument facilitates access to internal organs and allows operations to be performed without large incisions.

Despite the fact that the Buyal spatula is a fairly simple instrument, it is widely used in medicine and is one of the main instruments for performing operations on soft tissues and bones.

Ivan Vasilievich Buyalsky

Buyalsky I.V. born on June 20 in Riga. Studying in Dorpat helped the future luminary of anatomy improve his knowledge and skills in the field of surgery, where he entered in 1803. Two years before graduating from university, he joined the surgical club at the clinic of prof. Tideman. Among all the courses compiled by I.V. Buyalsky, he especially liked to study with Academician M.S. Volkov, who not only introduced students to new methods of surgical operations, but also monitored the development of their surgical thinking. Being a conscientious, principled person and passionate about science, Professor Ivanov gave all his time and knowledge to students throughout his life. Medical historian S.P. Blanutsa quotes the phrase: “Young surgeons considered this their holiday and joyful conversation.” Along with his active participation in the development of institutions engaged in teaching activities, I.V., devoting a lot of time to the “Anonymous Society for Mutual Aid of Russian Doctors,” was also a member of other charitable and scientific societies. He organized the first operating room for the poor in St. Petersburg, moved it to the surgery rooms, and each time he personally preached in Latin before it. Buyalsky’s persistence and the involvement of students of the department in helping the sick and those injured in battles helped to achieve its official organization in Russia. His enthusiasm quickly reached a good level and produced corresponding results, especially during the fight against cholera. By the end of 1830, his students themselves were conducting at least 50 operations daily for the benefit of urban and suburban residents.

Since February 16, 1945, Ivan Vasilyevich professor of “anatomy as applied to surgery” at the Imperial Medical-Surgical Academy (from October 6, 1918 - Petrograd Medical Institute (PMI), from April 15, 1924 - Leningrad Sanitary-Hygienic Medical Institute, now - Saint