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Orthopaedics

Unearth a variety of artefacts revealing the understanding and treatment of physical disability from the 16th century up to today, central to which is one of the finest collections of artificial limbs in the world.

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Prosthetic/artificial limbs for a nine year old child

Orthopaedics

1971

Artificial arm, below-elbow prosthesis

Orthopaedics

1895-1904

'Openshaw' artificial wooden hand

Orthopaedics

c.1919

Jaipur artificial foot, India

Orthopaedics

1982

Artificial left arm, Europe, 1850-1910

Orthopaedics

1850-1910

SaeboFlex, a mechanical orthotic device

Orthopaedics

2017

Richard Grindall's combined knife and fork, Europe, 1795-1820

Orthopaedics

1795-1820

Physician's walking stick with snake carving

Orthopaedics

1771-1870

Lower limb artificial/prosthetic for a child living with limb difference

Orthopaedics

1966

Left prosthetic leg, Cyprus, 1914-1918

Orthopaedics

1914-1918

Pair of artificial legs worn by Ed Freeman

Orthopaedics

1968-1972

Running blade for above-knee amputee

Orthopaedics

2012

Prosthetic/artificial limbs for a 11 month old child

Orthopaedics

1963

Pair of child's orthopaedic boots

Orthopaedics

1879-1923

Artificial left arm, Europe, 1925-1935

Orthopaedics

1925-1935

Hobbs-type artificial left hand, Europe, 1918

Orthopaedics

1918

German two-load left split-hook prosthesis attachment

Orthopaedics

c. 1940

Wooden prosthetic hand with rigid fingers

Orthopaedics

c. 1920

Artificial 'Bird Cage' right leg, Europe, 1913-1923

Orthopaedics

1913-1923

Artificial left arm, United Kingdom, 1914-1916

Orthopaedics

1914-1916

Prosthetic/artificial limbs for a 29 month old child

Orthopaedics

1965

Child's adjustable metal lower leg iron, with shoe, England, 1940-1960

Orthopaedics

1940-1960

Pair of prosthetic/artificial arms for a child living with thalidomide impairments

Orthopaedics

1963

Cauet artificial hand

Orthopaedics

1914-1918

Ceramic teaching doll to show treatment for polio

Orthopaedics

1930-1950

Openshaw-type artifcial hand, Birmingham, England, 1916-1918

Orthopaedics

1916-1918

McKay artificial left arm

Orthopaedics

1920

Physician's cane with concealed glass phial

Orthopaedics

1801-1900

Prosthetic/artificial limbs for a four year old child

Orthopaedics

1966

Artificial nose, Europe, 1601-1800

Orthopaedics

1601-1800

Artificial left leg, Europe, 1901-1940

Orthopaedics

1901-1940

Protective helmet made for Ed Freeman

Orthopaedics

1967-1972

Artificial leg made for a child, England, 1903

Orthopaedics

1903

Pair of 'swivel-walkers' designed for a child with limb difference

Orthopaedics

1966

Shadow Mono-ski sports wheelchair, England, 1993-1995

Orthopaedics

1993-1995

Wooden 'Anglesey' artificial right leg, England, 1915-1925

Orthopaedics

1915-1925

Whalebone walking stick, owned by Charles Darwin, England, 1839-1881

Orthopaedics

1839-1881

Orthopaedic corset, Europe, 1801-1880

Orthopaedics

1801-1880

Artifcial left arm, United States, 1915

Orthopaedics

1915

'Old Age' statue, Staffordshire, England, 1801-1830

Orthopaedics

1801-1830

Artificial right arm

Orthopaedics

1943

Protective goggles used during UV light therapy

Orthopaedics

1930-1950

Artificial left leg, Germany, 1914-1918

Orthopaedics

1914-1918

Artificial leg, 'Anglesey' type, 1890-1920

Orthopaedics

1890-1920

Elswick Envoy road car

Orthopaedics

1986

3D printed assistive yellow and red device designed for a young user

Orthopaedics

2018

Artificial right hand, Europe

Orthopaedics

1915-1925

Bath chair, United Kingdom, 1901-1920

Orthopaedics

1901-1920

Artificial right leg, Singapore, c.1943

Orthopaedics

1942-1945

Child's spinal support, Europe, 1771-1800

Orthopaedics

1771-1800