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Prosthetic Legs

Continuing our focus on prosthetics this month we concentrate on two prosthetic limbs.

The image on the left is a wooden prosthetic leg, from the mid 1920’s. This full length leg has a basic hinge at both the knee and the ankle. This would give the wearer some degree of movement but it would be uncomfortable to wear for an extended period of time.

The image on the right is a modular prosthetic leg with a reinforced carbon fibre shaft and mechanical knee joint from the mid 1990’s. Modern lightweight materials have allowed prostheses to be made in such a way that they are more comfortable for patients to wear. They are designed to return amputees to their previous lifestyle.

You can find more information about different prosthetic charities in the UK from the Proactive Prosthetic website