Artificial leg, England, 1928
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LicenseLight-weight metal prosthesis for hip disarticulation
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Light-weight metal prosthesis for hip disarticulation. Metal socket with button-type hip lock. Central knee control mechanism. Hand operated knee lock. Made by Hanger in 1928. (Weight: 7 lbs 3.1 kg)
Artificial leg for ampution at hip level. Leg and hip socket are primarily made of of light weight metal, possibly duralumin. Features of the leg include a button type hip lock, central knee control mechanism, and a hand operated knee lock. Made by Hanger, in England, 1928.
Details
- Category:
- Orthopaedics
- Object Number:
- 1999-480
- Measurements:
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overall: 1094 mm x 394 mm x 156 mm, 3.1kg
- type:
- artificial leg
- credit:
- Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust
