It is believed they nailed through the wrists not the hands.
You could probably put a nail through your wrist and just leave it and live your life without treating it. You’d have to be unlucky and hit a large vein and your body not clot properly, the nail would help stop the blood.
It’s like the myth with a bullet. First thing is not to pull it out because it will make things worse. You can live with a bullet in you.
The stabbing of the spear, to my knowledge, was for mercy so he’d not suffer as long.
Oh there are worse methods which is the crazy part
Crucifixion is more “show” when compared to other torture/execution methods. It is horrible don’t get me wrong. But its intention is not to inflict maximum pain or torture but to show maximum pain or torture to those witnessing it
Like let’s just say Christians wouldn’t be wearing a bull around their necks if it happened that way. And that’s even a milder one.
Crucifixion is death with some torture
There are torture, torture, torture, …, death methods
You can always add an “And then”