Right arm for an infant with congenital absence of the forearm

Made:
circa 1962
maker:
Hugh Steeper
Right arm for an infant with congenital absence of the forearm Right arm for an infant with congenital absence of the forearm Right arm for an infant with congenital absence of the forearm

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Right arm for an infant with congenital absence of the forearm
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Right arm for an infant with congenital absence of the forearm
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Right arm for an infant with congenital absence of the forearm
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Right arm for an infant with congenital absence of the forearm, (at elbow level). Plastic socket and forearm with a friction elbow joint, the tension of which may be adjusted by tightening, or loosening, the side bolt with the aid of a coin. There is also a friction wrist rotation unit. The split-hook (missing) was operated by means of a Bowden cable which is attached to a 'cushlon' and velcro harness. Made by Steeper c.1962.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1999-561
type:
prosthetic arm
credit:
Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust