Metal enclosed extension prosthesis for a 4 year old boy with a short thigh (femur) and absent fibula. Leather

Made:
1965
maker:
Hanger Orthopaedic Group, Inc

Metal enclosed extension prosthesis for a 4 year old boy with a short thigh (femur) and absent fibula. Leather, ischial bearing bootee socket with zip front fastening. This is contained within the metal one-piece leg and secured by elastic side suspension straps. Wooden foot, toe joint and rigid ankle. Made by Hanger in 1965.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1999-492
type:
prosthetic leg
credit:
Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust