Artificial left leg, Europe, 1991

Left below knee prosthesis worn by an Army parachutist who lost his leg as a result of an IRA bomb, c1970s. Lace-up leather thigh corset with 4-point socket suspension. Above the knee restraining strap. Strap-type trouser guard. Polycentric knee joints fitted to the side steels. Foot is moulded and similar to a shop dummies with texture of skin and nails. Metal shin and plastic foot with imitation toes. Following the supply of his first prosthesis the patient was picked for the 'Red Devils' Display Team. The prosthesis was also worn by him on the "Time & Tide" which competed in the Global Challenge Yacht race in 1996.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3161873

Title

Artificial left leg, Europe, 1991

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 170 mm x 850 mm x 270 mm, 3.42kg