Temporary pylon

Temporary pylon, at fitting stage

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Temporary pylon, at fitting stage
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Temporary pylon, at fitting stage, for a child with a right hip disarticulation. Blocked leather socket and simple hip joint. Connected to a small rocker end by side steels. Unfortunately the child did not survive. Made by Hanger.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1999-493
type:
prosthetic leg
credit:
Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust