German right above knee prosthesis made of fibre
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German right above knee prosthesis made of fibre. Wire cables either side of the back of the knee cause the foot to dorsi-flex when the knee flexes. Made by Leuschuer & Co. of Herne and presented to the Ministry of Pensions by the German Government in 1928. Weight 3.5lbs, 1.5 kg.
Details
- Category:
- Orthopaedics
- Object Number:
- 1999-437
- Measurements:
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overall: 1.5 kg
- type:
- prosthetic leg
- credit:
- Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust
