A pair of articulated lower limb prostheses for a child
- Made:
- 1957
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A pair of articulated lower limb prostheses supplied to a boy when he was 10 years old. He was born with complete absence of both lower limbs. Certalmid sockets (joined back and front) by straps and buckles. Wooden thighs and legs, felt feet, rigid ankles. Hip locks and rod operated knee locks on both sides. Elastic pick-ups. Made by Hanger in 1957.
Details
- Category:
- Orthopaedics
- Object Number:
- 1999-486
- type:
- prosthetic leg
- credit:
- Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust
