Tag: artificial limbs
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These Ingenious prostheses From 19th century helped 15,000 People Regain Mobility
Over the years, the design and manufacturing of the prosthetics for the handicapped have considerably evolved. James Gillingham, a simple shoemaker, is regarded a pioneer in this field. He started manufacturing prostheses in the nineteenth century. In addition to that, he photographed his patients and these photographs were published in medical journals to help surgeons.…
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A Chinese Farmer Develops His Own Cost Effective Artificial Arms (Video)
Jifa Sun, a Chinese farmer, lost both his arms in a fishing accident. Unable to bear the enormous cost of a pair of satisfactory prosthesis, the ingenious man decided to design one himself. The need is the mother of all inventions. Unlucky to have lost his both arms in an accident, he had no other option…
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An Artificial Prosthesis For An Alligator
Here is Mister Stubbs. This is the first alligator of its kind to receive a prosthesis. His tail was torn while fighting with another fellow alligator. Since this accident his life had been confined outside the water. However, Mr. Stubbs has again regained the pleasures of swimming and water. A company called Herpetological in Phoenix has developed this…