The Making of a Man: Being a Description of Artificial Limbs and How They May Be Adopted by Those Who Have Suffered Loss of Their Natural Limbs — John Shaqi
The Making of a Man: Being a Description of Artificial Limbs and How They May Be Adopted by Those Who Have Suffered Loss of Their Natural LimbsGeorge R. Fuller Co. (Rochester, N.Y.)
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The Making of a Man: Being a Description of Artificial Limbs and How They May Be Adopted by Those Who Have Suffered Loss of Their Natural Limbs
Appliance for partial amputation of foot. Wooden foot, toe
joint, leather sheath extending to the knee, with side joints.
This is used when little or no weight can be taken on the end
of stump, the weight being supported by the leather sheath on
the leg below the knee. Price, $40.
NUMBER 270
An entirely new style of foot for amputation at the ankle
joint. The leather sheath encases the stump from the knee
to the end. The articulated joint is made by putting the
bolt or cylinder entirely through the foot, giving a good
wearing surface similar to the artificial knee joint used for
amputations above the knee. If there is little room below end
of stump the foot would be made of hard wood.
_Peg Legs_
These low-priced legs are carefully fitted, and, excepting No. 242,
are covered with rawhide and enameled the same as the legs with feet.
They have heavy iron ferrules screwed to the bottom, in which a rubber
cushion is used. If desired at some future time, a foot and ankle may be
attached. Measurements, mould, profiles, etc., same as for leg with foot,
excepting that no foot measurements are required, and length of sound leg
should be taken with shoe on.
The prices include suspenders and stump stock.
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NUMBER 238
Peg leg without knee joint, for amputation above the knee;
wooden socket; adjustable leather lacing socket used if
preferred. Price, including suspenders, $18.
NUMBER 239
Peg leg with knee joint, for amputation above the knee; shown
with wooden socket; adjustable leather lacing socket used if
preferred; automatic lock, making knee stiff in standing;
pressing the button in the back part of joint releases the knee
lock so that joint may be flexed in sitting. Price, including
suspenders, $25.
NUMBER 240
Peg leg with wooden socket, for amputation below the knee.
Price, including suspenders, if desired, $25.
NUMBER 241
Peg leg with adjustable leather lacing socket, for amputation
below the knee. Price, including suspenders, if desired, $25.
NUMBER 242
Skeleton peg leg for amputation below the knee, to be used with
knee resting on pad. The measurements required: distance from
knee to floor, diameter through the knee from side to side
outside clothing. State whether for right or left leg. Price $8.
_Suspenders_
All artificial legs for thigh amputations require support from shoulders
or waist. For amputations at or below the knee, except ankle joint and
partial foot amputations, it is desirable to have suspenders attached
for beginners. Many, however, discard them after a time. All legs that
we make requiring suspenders are equipped with them, any form desired,
without extra charge. We are not confined to the styles illustrated; they
will be modified to suit the purchaser or any peculiarities of the case.
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