Artificial left leg, Cambodia, 1998

Artificial leg for an above-knee amputee Artificial leg for an above-knee amputee

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Artificial leg for an above-knee amputee
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Artificial leg for an above-knee amputee
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Artificial leg for an above-knee amputee, of a type provided for landmine victims in Cambodia, developed and manufactured by the Cambodia Trust charity, 1997-2002

Made almost entirely of the commercial plastic polypropylene, artificial or prosthetic limbs of this type are mainly provided for landmine victims in Cambodia. Developed and manufactured in Cambodia by the Cambodia Trust charity.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
2004-36
Materials:
leather, plastic and metal
Measurements:
overall: 790 mm x 190 mm x 225 mm, 2.76kg
type:
artificial leg
credit:
The Cambodia Trust