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

Ministry of Pensions light-weight "Bird Cage" prosthesis for right above knee amputee. Certalmid socket mounted on a metal skeleton-like structure. The shin is of similar construction with a central supporting rod from end of socket to ankle and jointed at knee level. Wooden foot with metal dorsal surface. Made c.1918.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3189781

Title

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

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 170 mm x 843 mm x 254 mm,